Product Description
Mexican Lizard Terra Cotta Tile pairs a solid café brown background with a deep cobalt blue lizard silhouette for a clean, high contrast look that feels bold and grounded. The single motif stays graphic and easy to read, with flat color fills that highlight the strength of the outline rather than interior detail. Its curved tail introduces organic movement inside the square format, so the design feels lively without visual noise. Crafted through traditional Mexican Talavera methods, each tile is hand painted, glazed, and kiln fired to achieve lasting color depth and a smooth surface. Request details, confirm quantities, or order your tiles today.
Tile Pattern Analysis
The composition focuses on one lizard silhouette set with asymmetrical placement. Balance comes from open negative space and a clear contour that holds the square. When repeated, the pattern creates a steady rhythm of cobalt figures across a warm field.
Pattern Colors
- Background: solid café brown
- Figure: deep cobalt blue
- Contrast: high contrast, flat fills
- Surface tone: warm and earthy
Design Details
- Geometry: square field with single focal
- Motif: lizard silhouette with curved tail
- Contours: clean edges, no interior detailing
- Placement: asymmetrical for organic movement
- Repeat: reads clearly in grid layouts
Regional Design Influences
This tile reflects Mexican folk tradition with Talavera inspired clarity and strong silhouette motifs. The palette and fauna reference connect well to central Mexico decorative language. It also suits Spanish colonial, Southwestern, and Mediterranean settings that favor earthy grounds with bold accent figures.
Artisan Craftsmanship
Artisans hand paint the background and silhouette with controlled brushwork for uniform fills and crisp edges. A glaze coat is applied to enrich the tones and create a smooth finish for daily spaces. Kiln firing sets the glaze and final color character. Subtle variation in edge softness and glaze tone is a valued part 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 – Mexican Lizard Terra Cotta Tile
A: It reads warm and earthy, especially under natural light and warm interior lighting.
A: Yes, the silhouette is designed for clear repetition across grid installations.
A: The design is hand painted, then glazed and kiln fired in the traditional process.
A: Yes, it pairs well with solid color field tiles to create bands and accents.
A: It works well in rustic, Spanish colonial, Southwestern, and Mediterranean spaces.
Order Your Tile
Select 4×4 or 6×6 sizing, then choose the quantity that fits your layout and repeat plan. If you are matching an existing surface, share a reference photo and measurements so placement stays consistent.
Tile Related Resources
Installation
Dry lay a small section first to confirm orientation and spacing, then align the layout from a clear reference line so edges finish evenly. Keep consistent joints so the repeated silhouettes read as a steady rhythm across the surface. Wipe the face gently as you work to keep the glazed finish clean and the contours crisp.
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 café brown field and cobalt figure looking clear. Regular gentle cleaning preserves the finish in kitchens, baths, and covered outdoor areas.
Shipping and Returns
Before ordering, review our shipping and returns page for packing information, delivery expectations, and return steps so your project schedule stays on track.
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.
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