Updated March 21, 2008

Talavera pottery is the Mexican variation of the Spanish majolica ware originally produced in Talavera de la Reina and other Spanish cities. Spanish majolica was derived from Italian Renaissance Majolica, with Moorish, Islamic, and Far Eastern influences. The craft was brought to Mexico immediately following the Conquest (1500's) when the Spanish settled the city of Puebla. This very beautiful glazed pottery was originally produced in Puebla only by Spanish artisans under strict guild control. Glazing had been unknown in pre-Hispanic Mexico. The stylish pottery and tiles were produced in great quantities by well-organized potteries to meet the need for tableware, architectural tiles, and utilitarian pottery in the New World.

Today Talavera pottery (named for its Spanish city of origin) is made in the towns of Puebla and Dolores Hidalgo. You can often see the influence of Moorish designs in Mexican Talavera, but the Mexican influence is there also in floral designs and copies of famous Mexican paintings and other images

^{OK.  I am giving up. We get new Talavera in every six weeks and it flies out equally quickly. I can't keep up. But, if you call us toll free at 877 426-4467 and ask for Julie or e-mail me, I can walk you though what we have and send pictures if you like. In addition to a constant collection of plates, bowls, and serving ware, we often have picture frames, candle sticks, napkin and kleenex holders, toothbrush holders and soap disher, as well as animals which work wonderfully outdoors or in--most can be mounted on a fence or wall or set in a garden or on the floor or table. I look forward to hearing from you.}

NOTE:  Because lead is traditionally present in the glazes used to make Talavera, unless otherwise noted, talavera pieces on this web-site are sold for decorative purposes only and not for food use.

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