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Talavera
UNESCO-Listed Craft
Since 2019, Talavera from Puebla and Tlaxcala sits on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list—honoring the hand-thrown, hand-painted majolica that bridges Spanish, Mexican, and Indigenous artistry.
500 Years old
Talavera arrived in Mexico in the 1530s, when potters from Talavera de la Reina, Spain, taught Puebla’s new colonial workshops how to make tin-glazed majolica. Five centuries later, the craft’s Old-World DNA is still visible in every swirl.
Weeks-to-Months in the Making
Between mixing, air-drying, two firings and meticulous hand-painting, a single plate can take several weeks and pass through dozens of skilled hands before it’s signed and sealed.
From clay to masterpiece
Step by step process
Clay prep
Step 1
Blend Puebla’s white & dark clays, thoroughly knead to expel air and achieve a uniform, workable body.
Form & Dry
Step 2
Wheel-throw or mold the plate, trim edges, then air-dry slowly until bone-dry.
Bisque Fire & Inspect
Step 3
First kiln run hardens the clay; pieces are “ring-tested” and rejected if cracked.
Glaze & Decorate
Step 4
Dip in the signature tin-lead white glaze, then hand-paint designs with mineral oxides.
Glost Fire & Finish
Step 5
Second firing vitrifies the glaze and oxidizes pigments to their vivid hues; bases are sanded, stamped, and the plate is ready for market.
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Talavera's great escape, Issue 3
Have you ever heard of an art so secret that its creators had to flee across continents just to protect it? Sounds like the plot of a thrilling adventure movie, right? Well, buckle up, because that...
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The adventure behind the art, Issue 2
The Secret History Behind Your Talavera Jewelry! Did you know that when you wear Talavera jewelry, you’re carrying a piece of history that traveled across centuries, continents, and even empires? ...
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Have you ever wondered how that bright, eye-catching pottery from Mexico first got its start? Get ready to travel back in time and discover how Talavera pottery became the vibrant art form we kn...
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