Product Description
Mexican Talavera Floral Scroll Relief Tile features a warm ivory base that highlights pronounced relief work finished in deep navy blue, olive green, and vivid red accents. A centered floral rosette anchors the layout, while mirrored scroll forms extend outward in four directions for a balanced and architectural composition. Raised outlines keep each glaze field clean and clearly separated, so the pattern stays crisp even when viewed from across a room. Because the design resets within each tile, it installs as an orderly grid that reads as consistent decorative units rather than a continuous mural. Hand molded in ceramic, glazed in solid color areas, and kiln fired using traditional Mexican craftsmanship, this tile brings depth, contrast, and Old World character to feature surfaces. Request details and confirm quantities to order.
Tile Pattern Analysis
A radial rosette establishes symmetry and visual rhythm at the center. Curved scrolls repeat in mirrored directions, creating balance through consistent spacing and relief depth. When repeated, each tile remains complete, producing a stable field of identical medallions with continuous shadow definition.
Pattern Colors
- Base: warm ivory or off white
- Main: deep navy blue relief forms
- Secondary: olive green scroll elements
- Accent: vivid red focal highlights
- Outline: raised borders separate colors
Design Details
- Layout: radial symmetry around rosette
- Center: floral medallion with lobed petals
- Scrolls: mirrored foliage like curves
- Midpoints: side accents add continuity
- Repeat: self contained tile resets cleanly
Regional Design Influences
This relief pattern reflects central Mexico Talavera influenced traditions through bold outlining, saturated glazes, and formal symmetry. Spanish colonial influence appears in the rosette focus and balanced framing, while Moorish and Mediterranean influence is expressed through scrolling vegetal forms and rhythmic repetition. The result supports Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean, and hacienda interiors where architectural ceramics provide structured ornament.
Artisan Craftsmanship
Artisans shape the relief in clay so the rosette, scrolls, and borders hold clear elevation before glazing begins. Solid glazes are applied within raised boundaries to keep navy, green, red, and ivory fields sharply separated. Kiln firing sets the glaze and preserves color clarity, while slight variation in glaze pooling and edge softness is valued as handmade character. The smooth finish keeps attention on sculptural depth and natural shadow.
Tile Specifications
- Material: handcrafted ceramic relief
- Finish: glazed
- Size 4×4 inches
- Size 6×6 inches
- Thickness: about 1/4 inch
- Use: backsplash and accent walls
- Outdoor condition: covered outdoor walls
- Origin: Mexico
FAQ – Floral Scroll Tile
A: It pairs a centered floral rosette with mirrored scroll relief, creating a complete framed composition that stays crisp as a repeating field.
A: No, the design resets within each tile, so every piece reads as a full medallion rather than a partial interlocking pattern.
A: The relief borders separate each glaze field, keeping navy, olive, and red areas clean and easy to read at distance.
A: Red highlights appear as focal points near the center and at key positions around the frame to guide the eye through the symmetry.
A: It works well as a centered inset, a border run, or a full grid where repeating medallions create an even rhythm across the surface.
Order Your Tile
Select 4×4 or 6×6 sizing, then choose the quantity that fits your layout. If you are planning a centered accent area or a full repeating field, share measurements so the order supports clean alignment.
Tile Related Resources
Installation
Dry lay a small section first to confirm orientation so the scrolls and side accents stay consistent across the grid. Use a reference line to keep rows square, then maintain uniform joints so the centered rosette reads evenly from tile to tile. Wipe the tile face gently as you work so raised edges stay defined and clean.
Cleaning
Wipe the glazed surface with mild soap, warm water, and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a towel, paying attention to relief edges where moisture can sit. Regular gentle wiping keeps the color contrast clear and the sculpted forms sharp.
Shipping and Returns
Review delivery expectations, packaging care, and return steps on our shipping and returns page before ordering so timing and quantities align with 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 Rustica House written permission.
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