The term “Talavera” refers to the hand-painted, glazed ceramic tiles produced in Mexico. The history of the Talavera tile has been well documented, and that will be briefly reviewed in this article.
This exuberantly gorgeous tile’s functional and aesthetic concerns are seldom presented in a readily understandable and helpful way, which is a shame. First, you should learn a bit about this Mexican tile.
History-
Talavera derives its name from the municipality of Talavera de la Reina in Spain. During Spain’s colonization of the Americas in the second half of the 16th century, craftsmen from this town are said to have gone to Mexico.
Their first stop was Puebla, the city most known for its Talavera tile and pottery. A closer look at the craftsmen’s distinctive abilities reveals the many cultural influences that shaped them.
As time progressed, historical factors like as Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain and the influx of cheap ceramics from China put pressure on the price of Talavera tile in Puebla, ultimately leading to a dramatic decline in demand for and production of the pottery.
Use of Talavera Tile-
Talavera tile is best used when you understand its unique characteristics, which include:
 Being handmade, no two pieces are precisely similar in terms of pattern and size, and
 Often not being completely flat.
 Glazed, so it’s impervious to wear and moisture, yet it may be slippery when wet.
 Brightly colored, yet diminutive in size, with usual dimensions ranging from 4″ x 4″ to 6″ x 6″
 A somewhat crazed surface glazing gives it a “faceted” appearance in certain lighting situations, but it also makes it less “waterproof.”
 There is no tendency toward pastels or delicate edge-blending of softer glaze colours in designs and colours that are strong and distinct.
 Individually designed tiles that, when put together, create a bigger design pattern.