Talavera Pottery and Tiles 1

Talavera Pottery and Tiles Puebla, Mexico Brought by the Spanish 1600s AD to present Talavera Pottery and Tiles 2

Draws from Moorish, Egyptian, Chinese,Italian, Spanish and indigenous Mexican traditions 3

Majolica glaze on earthenware body Mostly blue, sometimes yellow, black, green, orange, mauve 4

Earthenware coated with tin glaze Rich, enameled surface effect MAJOLICA 5

Usually reddish in color Low-fire clay body Usually reddish in color EARTHENWARE 6

Used on tiles, dinnerware, flower pots, sinks, religious items, decorative figures 7

Very expensive and prestigious to own 8