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The striking ceramic known as “Talavera” is over 800 years old, originating in the Talavera de la Reina region of Spain. At that time, it was called “Majolica.”

Known for its beautiful glaze work, Talavera was imported to Mexico in the 16th Century where it was used to decorate monasteries and churches with tiles and religious figures. Talavera is not turned or tin glazed - the pigments are brushed onto raw or unfired glaze.

Each piece takes between 12 and 15 days to complete. It must set for 16 to 18 hours before being liquefied and poured into molds. The pieces are then hand polished and fired for six hours at 1500 degrees, then painted and baked again in an 1800 degree oven.

Prehispanic Mexican craftsmen blended the majolica process with their own techniques to produce this particularly striking form of ceramic art. Their products came to be known as Talavera.

All of our Talavera products are the result of a tireless search for the highest quality products by Rod Contreras, an SRF member who lives and works in Southern California. Rod works closely with a small family of artisans in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato in Central Mexico, who produce these striking pieces of art. A part of Rod’s working mission is to help the artisans he works with create a sustainable business community and improve their standard of living.
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Talavera Cross - Small
Talavera Cross - Small
Price $7.70

This beautiful Talavera Cross measures 3 1/2 inches tall. Each one is a unique, hand-painted piece of art. It comes with a hanger on the back if you want to display it that way - it is a beautiful ornament wherever you place it.
Talavera Ceramic Om Tile
Talavera Ceramic Om Tile
Price $7.70

This beautiful Talavera ceramic Om tile provides a striking accent to any tile work, stucco wall or when simply used as a coaster. Each piece takes between 12 and 15 days to complete.
Talavera Om Plate - Small
Talavera Om Plate - Small
Price $10.70

This beautiful Talavera plate with an Om design measures 6 inches across. Each one is a unique, hand-painted piece of art. It comes with a hanger on the back if you want to display it that way - it is a beautiful ornament wherever you place it.
Talavera Om Tealight
Talavera Om Tealight Candle Holder
Price $12.70

A beautiful Talavera ceramic Om tealight candle holder that glows in more ways than one. Each piece is a unique, hand-painted piece of art.
Talavera Cross - Medium
Talavera Cross - Medium
Price $17.70

This beautiful Talavera Cross measures 7 1/2 inches tall. Each one is a unique, hand-painted piece of art. It comes with a hanger on the back if you want to display it that way - it is a beautiful ornament wherever you place it.
Talavera Cross - Large
Talavera Cross - Large
Price $25.70

This beautiful Talavera Cross measures 12 1/2 inches tall. Each one is a unique, hand-painted piece of art. It comes with a hanger on the back if you want to display it that way - it is a beautiful ornament wherever you place it.
Talavera Om Plate - Large
Talavera Om Plate - Large
Price $33.70

This beautiful Talavera plate with an Om design measures 11 inches across. Each one is a unique, hand-painted piece of art. The striking ceramic known as “Talavera” is over 800 years old, originating in the Talavera de la Reina region of Spain. At that time...
Talavera Cross Collection
Talavera Cross Collection
Price $44.70

This beautiful Talavera Cross Collection includes all three of our crosses. Each piece is a unique, hand-painted piece of art. They all include hangers. Striking ornaments, these crosses are a wonderful adornment for any sacred space.