A flower blossoms with scintillating beauty, spreading its petals throughout the ivory background of these bowls. Like a kaleidoscope in blue undertones, the magnificent design is by Pedro Tecayehuatl, expert in the legendary art of Talavera-style ceramics from Puebla. Featuring black contours, the cobalt blue bowls are crafted by hand.

Talavera is a distinctive art form brought to Mexico by artisans from Talavera de la Reina, Spain. The ceramic artisans of Puebla, Mexico then incorporated Chinese designs, thus creating the blue and oyster-white patterns traditionally associated with Talavera Poblana. Today there are also more "contemporary" designs that include yellow, green, orange, mauve, black and red.

National and international conventions require that a rigorous procedure be followed in the elaboration of authentic Talavera-style ceramics. Each individual piece will be slightly different, and therefore a unique work of art.

Product Features: 

• Dimension: 2" H x 7.25" Diam.
• Weight: 7.25
• Color: Blue
• Material: Ceramic
• 1.8479999
• Signed by the artist
• Food safe
• Made in Mexico

Story Behind the art:
Update (July, 2019)I belong to the sixth generation of my family dedicated to the preservation of the plumeado or 'feathering' ceramic technique. This consists of creating textures in glazes with a feather. We are now able to give work to more than 20 women and men who assist us in different areas. We try to be conscious about sharing and transmitting to our artisans the value of preserving this beautiful tradition that is made in various regions of Puebla. We have continued changing with the preferences of our market, remaining avant-garde while also conserving the original technique.I dare say, my family has worked in ceramics for about 100 years. When you first came to Puebla, your plan seemed to us an excellent way to showcase our work at the worldwide level with the best efficiency possible. We offer shoppers a quality guarantee, and we promise that the piece you purchase will arrive in good condition.One of the most difficult challenges was adapting ourselves to the quality requirements. We have become stricter with ourselves and we have perfected our process even more. We haven't yet participated in exhibits or competitions but, the first time that we do, I know we will win first place. We are focused on creating useful ceramic designs for you.We continue innovating techniques. We have generated new designs with new patterns that preserve the traditional decorations that we love so much. We are very grateful for all of you. We have found a path to preserve our family tradition through your preferences. Thank you.Original Artisan StoryI was 15 years old when I started my own workshop, thanks to my father's sage advice. He taught me everything there is to know about this craft, for he comes from a family of ceramists. I was a little boy when I started following dad around his workshop, getting familiar with everything in it, and learning the processes — from kneading the clay, to decorating the ceramic designs and packing them for shipment.Staying focused on my dream proved to be a challenge. I had to learn how to split my time between learning my craft and being a responsible student. While my friends had fun or simply rested, I was always working.Little by little, I learned the techniques and honed my skills under my family's watchful eye and enthusiasm.

The handmade touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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