| When creating a southwest Mexican rustic home | | | | every room of your home using various types of |
| decor, talavera pottery can add a gorgeous finishing | | | | pottery. Talavera pottery can be placed in room |
| touch. Talavera pottery plays an important role in | | | | corners on the floor or next to pieces of equipal |
| Mexican decor because of the unique styles, colors | | | | furniture such as sofas, chairs or floor lamps. Add |
| and designs of each creation. Your home will be the | | | | Talavera plates to your kitchen hutch or China cabinet |
| talk of the neighborhood and no one has to know you | | | | display along with Mexican glassware (such as blue |
| didn't pay a fortune. Here's some information about | | | | rim margarita drinking glasses). |
| talavera pottery and ways you can use it for home | | | | On the patio, use colorful outdoor equipal patio furniture |
| decoration. | | | | along with talavera planting pots. These look lovely on |
| What is Talavera Pottery? | | | | wood, brick or stone patios...whatever fits your style. |
| Talavera pottery is created with majolica earthenware, | | | | Hang a relaxing hammock nearby and complete your |
| which is a type of ceramic that is glazed and white in | | | | yard decor with matching bird feeders and birdhouses, |
| color. The pottery was introduced to Mexico by | | | | garden statues (with Mexican flare), fountains and |
| Spaniards. It is used to decorate many patios, | | | | stepping-stones! |
| commercial and residential buildings, social and business | | | | Buy pottery products to match your other southwest |
| squares, and even homes in Mexico. | | | | home decor items in color and theme. This will give |
| A city in Mexico called Puebla was established in 1531 | | | | every room a true southwest Mexican rustic home |
| and almost immediately became the center of | | | | decor. You can buy authentic or imitation talavera |
| earthenware production. Today, the pottery is still being | | | | pottery. Either way, make sure you're getting quality |
| made with the same techniques that were used during | | | | items and buy only from a reputable retailer. There are |
| the 16th Century, and it is the oldest tin-glazed ceramic | | | | many websites offering pottery, but beware of those |
| in America. | | | | that don't guarantee the quality of their products. Also, |
| Talavera Products for Home Decor | | | | look for other great items such as rustic sconce light |
| When shopping for talavera pottery, you must think | | | | covers and Mexican tin mirrors. These make great |
| out of the box. Look around for a variety of products, | | | | gifts for anyone that appreciates Mexican decor. You'll |
| such as talavera plates, jars, pots, vases and religious | | | | want a beautifully crafted piece that will last for many |
| figurines. You can create a southwestern decor in | | | | years! |