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Crafted of ceramic, a Talavera-style owl serves up snacks and canapés with style. A master of Mexico's colonial Majolica ceramics, Gorky González creates this whimsical dish. He signs his work "AT," for alfarería tradicional (traditional ceramics).

Sunny yellow surrounds lavender petals in this unique squared serving bowl by Gorky González. Working in the style of Mexico's colonial Majolica ceramics, he depicts a flower and foliage in green and purple on white. The artisan signs his work "AT," for alfarería tradicional (traditional ceramics).

Flowers blossom with an exuberant feast of colors on a platter designed in the Talavera style of the state of Puebla. The motifs are painted by hand over the ivory-color ceramic dish with a palette that includes yellow-orange, blue, and green flowers over a crisscross network of dots and crosses. Bordered by a black honeycomb, this platter comes from the 'Zacatlán Flowers' collection designed by Pedro Tecayehuatl.

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.

Impress your guests with a lovely majolica ceramic oval platter whose vibrant palette and intricate detailing will infuse any table setting with a touch of colorful flair. The striking serving plate crafted by Sergio Ponce is adorned with meticulously hand-painted floral motifs inspired by Mexico's renowned Talavera pottery.

This ceramic platter holds the secret to turning any meal into a vibrant Mexican adventure. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail in traditional Talavera style, its hand-painted fish and leaf patterns create a visual feast that will breathe life and color into every meal. Make a statement with Ivan Martinez's stylish and versatile serving plate that turns everyday dining into an extraordinary experience.

An elegant oblong shape and classic Hacienda details decorate this ceramic platter with Mexico's tradition. Artisan Ivan Martinez paints each floral motif in this sophisticated piece, combining orange, red and blue hues—as warm as the region's evenings.

This octagonal ceramic platter is like a fiesta for your meals! Hand-painted fish and leaf motifs dance across its ceramic surface, all rendered in vibrant colors that catch the eye. Mexican artisan Ivan Martinez's exquisite design is handcrafted in the revered Talavera style, ensuring your guests will be captivated before they even taste the food.

Mexican artisan Armando Sobreyra handcrafts a ceramic serving dish in the Talavera style. With a cream background, the server is rimmed in a decorative border of cobalt blue. The center features an elaborate skull in blue in the style of the Day of the Dead. Whether used as a tray for sugar skulls or appetizers, or to serve up a side dish, this novel design will add character to your dining table.