Decorative Plate Mexican Talavera Ceramic (Green Base) - MCG*

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Decorative Plate Mexican Talavera Ceramic (Green Base) - MCG* Feature

• Each piece is unique and handmade in Mexico.
• A colorful addition to any home or garden.
• All of our products are sun proof and water proof.
• Great decor for indoors and outdoors.
• Our Multi-Color Styles each come in a different color combination.

Decorative Plate Mexican Talavera Ceramic (Green Base) - MCG* Overview

Enjoy this traditional Mexican Talavera Decorative Plate in an original bright-colored designed as only MX Imports can bring you. The piece is for decoration only and has a string on the back for easy hanging. Please note that our multi-color styles each come in a different color combination. * = All Decorative Plates are only available in our Multi-Color (MCG) style with a green base. Dimensions: 12.0" X 12.0" X 1.0". The History of Talavera: 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 (F) degrees, then painted and baked again in an 1800 (F) degree oven. Prehispanic Mexican craftsmen blended the majolica process with their own interpretation of the method to work the clays of the region and incorporated their art forms and colors. Their product came to be known as Talavera. More About MX Imports and Our Products: We are happy to pay about 20-25% above 'market' value to our artisans in Mexico in order to create a sustainable business for them as well as in the hopes of bringing up the standard of living of the community at large. We specialize in Mexican Talavera and we stand behind our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.



*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Mar 28, 2010 10:09:04