Product Description
Talavera Floral Scroll Medallion Relief Tile uses a warm golden ochre background that gives the relief strong depth and traditional presence. Deep cobalt blue shapes build the central floral structure, olive green scroll forms add balanced movement, and bold red highlights punctuate petals and the inner ring to create focused rhythm. Each color reads as solid and saturated with clean separation, so the sculpted contours remain clear and the shadows stay defined. The design is symmetrical and radial, centered on a stylized rosette that resets within each tile, allowing every piece to read complete while still installing in a clean grid. Hand pressed, glazed, and kiln fired in traditional Mexican craftsmanship, this relief tile brings confident color and sculptural ornament to feature surfaces. Request details and confirm quantities to order.
Tile Pattern Analysis
A centered rosette establishes symmetry and controlled radial rhythm. Curved petals and scroll bands repeat evenly, balancing dense relief with open fields. When repeated, each tile stays self contained while the medallions create an orderly pattern of consistent depth and shadow.
Pattern Colors
- Background: golden ochre
- Primary motif: deep cobalt blue
- Scrolls: olive green accents
- Highlights: bold red details
- Outlining: strong contour definition
Design Details
- Center: floral rosette medallion
- Symmetry: radial and evenly balanced
- Movement: scroll forms guide the eye
- Relief: layered petals create shadow depth
- Format: self contained and grid ready
Regional Design Influences
This tile reflects Mexican Talavera relief tradition through bold color blocking and sculpted ornament associated with central Mexico ceramic heritage. Spanish colonial influence appears in the formal medallion symmetry and architectural framing. Moorish and Mediterranean influence is present in the scrolling vocabulary and rhythmic curves adapted into Mexican decorative tilework.
Artisan Craftsmanship
Artisans press the clay in a relief mold to create consistent raised petals, scroll contours, and clean boundaries across the medallion. Solid glazes are applied within raised outlines so cobalt, olive, red, and ochre fields remain sharply separated. A smooth glazed surface keeps attention on sculpted depth and natural shadowing rather than texture. Kiln firing sets the glaze and preserves saturation, with small variation in edge softness and relief height valued as handmade character.
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 – Talavera Floral Scroll Medallion Relief Tile
A: It combines a cobalt rosette with olive scrollwork and red highlights on an ochre field, all formed in pronounced relief that stays self contained within each tile.
A: No, the medallion resets within each tile, so repetition forms a grid of complete rosette motifs.
A: They add controlled movement around the center while remaining mirrored, keeping the radial balance intact.
A: Yes, raised edges create shifting shadows that emphasize the cobalt structure and highlight the red accents more strongly.
A: Yes, the centered rosette reads complete on its own and works well for niches, framed panels, and small accent sections.
Order Your Tile
Select 4×4 or 6×6 sizing, then choose the quantity that fits your layout. If you want a centered feature block or framed section of floral scroll relief tiles, share measurements so the order supports your plan.
Tile Related Resources
Installation
Dry lay a small section first to confirm orientation so rosette centers and scroll directions stay consistent across the grid. Start from a reference line to keep the layout square, then maintain uniform joints so the radial rhythm reads even from tile to tile. Wipe the tile face gently as you work so the glaze stays clean and relief edges remain defined.
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 raised edges where moisture can sit. Regular gentle wiping keeps the ochre field clear and preserves contrast between the cobalt, olive, and red details.
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 Rustica House written permission.
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