Mexican Tile "Arabic"

Product Description

Mexican Tile “Arabic” is a captivating Talavera design inspired by Moorish and Spanish motifs, designed to create a seamless mosaic when installed in multiples. Each tile features a hand-painted fragment of an ornate medallion—when aligned edge to edge, the tiles form a radiant, symmetrical mandala rich in color and complexity. The resulting composition evokes the geometric harmony of Arabic artistry blended with Mexican ceramic tradition.

The color palette includes deep cobalt blue, golden yellow, white, and touches of burnt orange, all rendered with precise brushstrokes and traditional glazing techniques. Each tile includes floral borders, radiating petal-like shapes, vine scrolls, and wave-like outlines that extend across the tile’s edges—designed to interlock with adjoining tiles and form continuous patterns full of visual rhythm and architectural elegance.

Tile Specifications

• Design: Quarter-mandala pattern forming a circular medallion when combined
• Color Palette: Blue, yellow, terracotta, and white
• Available Sizes: Regular 4″×4″ (10×10 cm), Large 6″×6″ (15×15 cm)
• Thickness: Approximately 1/4″ (5 mm)
• Material: Glazed Talavera ceramic
• Paint: Lead-free, hand-applied
• Surface: Glossy with haze and hand-painted variation
• Use: Backsplashes, stair risers, courtyard walls, fountains, feature installations
• Production: Handmade and kiln-fired
• Origin: Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico
• Estimated Delivery: Approximately 6 weeks

Modular Design with Moorish Elegance

The “Arabic” tile transforms from a single decorative element into a bold visual statement when used in series. Its scalloped floral edges and radial symmetry create a timeless mosaic effect that’s ideal for large-scale applications such as kitchen walls, staircases, or garden installations that seek handcrafted detail and vibrant cultural identity.

Perfect for Feature Walls and Historic Flair

Use this tile pattern to create full medallions or repeating geometric murals. It combines beautifully with plain terracotta or cobalt field tiles to provide rhythm and variation across larger spaces. The effect is both architectural and ornamental, ideal for colonial, Mediterranean, or eclectic design styles.

Artisan Testimony

“This design comes to life when many tiles are joined. We paint them one by one, but always with the full medallion in mind. It’s like building a tapestry in ceramic, rooted in tradition.”
— Martín Pacheco, Talavera Tile Painter

Order Your Arabic Tiles Today

Bring historic symmetry and artisanal brilliance to your project with the “Arabic” Talavera tile. Whether used as a dramatic centerpiece or repeating field, this tile brings bold design and hand-painted craftsmanship to life. Select your size and receive delivery in approximately six weeks.

Disclaimer: Because these tiles are handcrafted and designed to be installed in series, minor differences in brushstroke, pattern alignment, and glaze finish are expected. These variations contribute to the tile’s authenticity and are not considered defects. Please order enough for the full project to ensure visual continuity.