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Talavera sounds like a posh resort getaway and, in fact, its origins are multinational. The traditional Talavera Poblana, its milky texture a familiar presence in tile and pottery, is still created using 16th century techniques. Originating in Talavera de la Reina, Spain, the practice was brought to Puebla, Mexico in the 16th century, where it was adopted by Mexican potters (with the imprint of Chinese and Arabic cultures).
As the ceramic industry gained popularity, strict ordinances were set to regulate it, and to this day, it’s run with a (ahem) clay fist. For example: cobalt blue was traditionally used on the finest ceramic because the mineral pigments needed to produce the color were expensive and signified quality; only natural clays were used. Works were signed and specified for fine, semi-fine and daily use. Much like a spirit’s appellation of origin, only workshops and studios certified by the Consejo Regulador de la Talavera can call their wares Talavera. While production has declined in recent years, Talavera remains a popular folk art tradition in Mexico.
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