The story of the Mexican hand-painted Talavera tiles:

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From 1656, w​​hen Spanish craftsmen from the town of Talavera de la Reina landed in Mexico, Mexican craftsmen started producing Talavera pottery and tiles, which have been used extensively in the central colonial cities of Mexico ever since.

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Today Talavera handcrafted ceramic tiles ​ are used to decorate homes, hotels and restaurants. These tiles are a vital​ expression of Mexican culture, with a touch of ​Spanish, Moorish and Mediterranean influences.