Talavera

When the European majolica technique met the East Asian blue and white porcelain motifs in the XVI century Mexico, the brand new, exciting pieces were born. The traditional Talavera from Puebla and Tlaxcala has survived for many centuries and became the valued staple in every Mexican home, inherited from one generation to the next.

The wide spread appreciation for the Talavera pottery is due to the lengthy production process: only the finest grain of the black Amozoc  and white Tecali sand are used for the clay base; the shaped pieces need to dry for many days, then fire at 850°C ( 1560°F) first, review for any cracks, glaze, paint and fire for the second time to harden the glaze. 

Today, the new techniques allow the artisan to produce Talavera pottery that is lead free throughout the whole process, which is the only Talavera we carry.