Talavera Tile

The Advantage of Our True Talavera

Nothing delivers the design impact of authentic handmade and hand-painted Talavera tile. The vivid colors, the warmth, beauty and affordable cost of our original Talavera tile exceed the imitators.

Our Talavera has the texture and graphic color that is magic. As far back as the 16th century Talavera was introduced to Mexico by the Spaniards. Talavera tile originated from the city of Talavera de la Reina in Spain. Talavera is thought to have an even more storied past with Moorish and far eastern influences before Mexican artisans took these Spanish treasures and made them their own.

Gracing the homes of royalty and prestige Mexico officially recognizes Talavera as coming from the city of Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. Here, at our Dolores Hidalgo factory, the Talavera is handmade and hand painted. Unique clays, the glaze and the traditional cobalt blue distinguish this higher quality True Talavera.

In 2008, we took our Talavera to a new, environmentally safe plateau. After years of testing to preserve the true Talavera colors, all of our tile is now ASTM tested and DoHS-compliant to be classified as LEAD FREE. No other producer of Talavera tile can make this claim (TEST REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST).

Clay Imports Artesanal invites you to view some new design concepts from Pittsburgh Paints called "The Voice of Color" line of vibrant paints, including the Hacienda Style Palette. Also, if you want to compliment our distinctive Mexican hand made tile with high quality ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone products visit our friends at American Tile.

The Artisans who Create our Hand-made Tile are Located at our factory in the Historic Town of DOLORES HIDALGO, GTO, Mexico and, in the USA, our Showroom and Warehouse is in Austin, Texas at 12024 N. Lamar 78753. You can also contact us at (888) 836-8588.

In 2008, we took our Talavera to a new, environmentally safe plateau. After years of testing to preserve the true Talavera colors, all of our tile is now ASTM tested and RoHS-compliant to be classified as LEAD FREE. No other producer of Talavera tile can make this claim.