Is Talavera pottery valuable?
Authentic Talavera is costly, as every piece is one of its kind and of excellent quality. However, imitations may be as pricey and seemingly unique. You need to be extra careful that your money is really worth the Talavera item you have with.
Why is Talavera pottery so expensive?
Only natural clays are used, rather than chemically treated and dyed clays and the handcrafting process takes three to four months. The process is risky because a piece can break at any point. This makes Talavera three times more costly than other types of pottery.
How can you tell if Talavera pottery is real?
Certified Talavera pieces bear the signature of the potter, the logo of the workshop and the special hologram that certifies the piece’s authenticity. Only pieces from workshops that meet the standards are certified.
Why is Talavera pottery special?
Talavera is a high-quality decorative earthenware pottery style that is recognized by its strong colors and detailed patterns creating traditional Mexican and more contemporary designs.
Does Talavera pottery fade in the sun?
Crafted in the historic Mexican Talavera style using authentic techniques, Talavera pottery is made from an earthenware clay body that is dipped in a white tin glaze and is twice high fired. The patterns are hand-drawn and hand-painted with mineral based pigments that will never fade in the sun.
Is Talavera pottery microwave safe?
All of the pieces in our Talavera collection are lead-free ceramic, and are oven and microwave safe.
What is Talavera style?
The Talavera pottery style is characterized by bright colors and diverse patterns painted over a white or clay background and glazed for a high shine finish. Designs can include animals, flowers, cacti, geometric patterns and elegant peacock feathers.
Does Talavera pottery have lead?
In the sixteenth century, potters emigrated from Talavera de la Reina in Spain to the new colonial settlement of Puebla in Mexico and began crafting their majolica- inspired earthenware, known as Talavera. The good news is that some Talavera is now certified lead-free (check the bottom of the piece).
What is Talavera mean in Spanish?
: colorful glazed and decorated earthenware of Spanish or Spanish colonial origin.
Can you put Mexican pottery in the microwave?
It is microwave safe, but use care as it will absorb heat. The high firing temperatures also make it oven safe. We recommend placing the piece in the oven when the oven is started and let it warm up with the oven. With proper care, your Talavera piece will last for years to come!
Why is it called Talavera?
Named after the Spanish city of Talavera de la Reina, this uniquely Mexican ceramic has gained worldwide acclaim for its high quality and beauty. Talavera is a style of pottery within a larger category of ceramics called Majolica, referring to any earthenware involving handmade pottery, ceramics and art.
Can you microwave Talavera?
All of our Talavera accessories are chip resistant, microwave safe, oven safe, and dishwasher safe. Also, no need to worry about lead paint that is common with some imports, our Talavera pottery is 100% lead free.
