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Product Description
Cobalt Rosette Talavera Tile, also known as Madrid, pairs deep cobalt blue with a clean white ground for a classic two tone Talavera statement. The cobalt fields stay solid and opaque, while white negative space sharpens every edge and strengthens symmetry across the square. A centered rosette anchors the pattern, then radiating forms extend outward in a disciplined rhythm that stays orderly at both close range and across a full installation. Heart shaped corners and dot clusters add structure without crowding the design, keeping the surface crisp and highly legible. Hand painted, glazed, and kiln fired in traditional Mexican craftsmanship, this tile is ready for refined architectural accents. Request details, confirm quantities, or place your order.
Tile Pattern Analysis
A central rosette sets the axis and holds the composition in radial symmetry. Even spacing and repeated connectors keep balance steady from center to corners. When repeated, the motifs align cleanly and create a continuous blue and white field with strong order.
Pattern Colors
- Background: clean white
- Primary: deep cobalt blue
- Contrast: high contrast, crisp legibility
- Fields: solid opaque color blocks
Design Details
- Geometry: centered radial rosette
- Symmetry: mirrored across both axes
- Corners: heart shaped corner motifs
- Connectors: dot clusters link elements
- Repeat: seamless in straight grid layouts
Regional Design Influences
This tile reflects central Mexico Talavera tradition through cobalt on white color language and disciplined ornamental symmetry. The rosette structure aligns with Spanish colonial surface decoration. Curved outlines and rhythmic repetition echo Moorish influence adapted into Mexican ceramic pattern design.
Artisan Craftsmanship
Artisans hand paint the cobalt forms using controlled brushwork guided by established pattern layouts. A glaze coat deepens the blue and keeps the white ground bright and smooth. Kiln firing sets the glaze and stabilizes the high contrast finish. Small variation in line edge and glaze tone is expected and valued as a sign of handmade work.
Tile Specifications
- Material: handcrafted ceramic
- Finish: glazed
- Size 4×4: available
- Size 6×6: available
- Thickness: not provided
- Use: backsplash and accent walls
- Outdoor condition: covered outdoor walls
- Origin: Mexico
FAQ – Cobalt Madrid Tile
A: Its Madrid pattern uses a centered rosette with heart corners and dot connectors, creating a highly ordered repeat through only cobalt and white.
A: Yes, it sharpens edges, increases contrast, and keeps the symmetry legible across large installations.
A: They align at tile joints to extend the rhythm outward and keep corners visually active.
A: Yes, the two tone palette and solid fields create strong legibility even at longer viewing ranges.
A: Yes, it works well as a focal band or framed inset alongside simple white tiles.
Order Your Tile
Select 4×4 or 6×6 sizing, then choose the quantity that fits your layout and repeat plan. If you want the rosettes centered within a specific area, share measurements so the order supports your placement.
Tile Related Resources
Installation
Dry lay a small section first to confirm orientation so the rosettes and heart corners align consistently at joints. Start from a reference line to keep the grid square and the radial symmetry centered where you want it. Maintain uniform joints so the dot connectors and curved outlines read as a continuous ordered field.
Cleaning
Wipe the glazed surface with mild soap, warm water, and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a towel to keep the white ground bright and the cobalt fields crisp. Regular gentle wiping preserves the clean two tone contrast.
Shipping and Returns
Review packing details, delivery expectations, and return steps on our shipping and returns page before ordering so quantities and timing match your project plan.
Disclaimer: This tile is handmade and hand painted, so slight variations in pattern, glaze, and hue are expected and enhance the character of each piece. Lifestyle images are provided for inspiration only and may not reflect the exact tile pattern design. All product images are protected by copyright and may not be used without written permission.
