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Product Description
Talavera Ornate Floral Mexican Relief Tile highlights classical scrollwork and bold Talavera color blocking with pronounced sculptural depth. Golden yellow scrolls create warmth and movement, while a deep cobalt floral rosette anchors the center as the focal point. Turquoise green leaf elements soften the palette, and brick red dots add rhythmic punctuation across the design. An ivory cream field keeps the composition bright and legible, and black outlining separates every raised shape for crisp definition. The pattern is fully contained within each tile and resets cleanly at the edges, making layout planning simple for grid installations. Order now to add ornate relief to your wall.
Tile Pattern Details
The composition is symmetrical and self-contained, organized around a diamond-centered structure that anchors the tile and guides the surrounding ornament. Flowing scrolls radiate outward to create circular motion without visual clutter, while the contrast between curved scrollwork and angular geometry keeps the look architectural. No element continues beyond the tile border, so each piece reads complete and repeats predictably in grids.
Pattern Colors
- Scrollwork: golden yellow
- Center: deep cobalt blue
- Leaves: turquoise green
- Accents: brick red details
- Field: ivory and cream base
- Outlines: black definition lines
Design Details
- Center: raised floral rosette motif
- Structure: diamond-shaped anchor frame
- Scrolls: circular outward movement
- Corners: acanthus-style leaf forms
- Accents: small dot punctuation
- Repeat: self-contained reset per tile
Regional Design Influences
This pattern reflects central Mexico Talavera relief traditions through bold symmetry, thick raised outlines, and clean color separation. Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean influence appears in the ornate scroll vocabulary and baroque-style floral centerpiece, a decorative language often used for architectural accents in hacienda, courtyard, and revival interiors.
Artisan Craftsmanship
Artisans shape the relief in clay using a pressed mold so the scrolls, rosette center, and corner leaves rise with consistent depth and crisp boundaries. Solid glazes are applied within raised compartments to maintain clean edges and prevent color bleed. Kiln firing sets the smooth finish and strengthens shadow lines along each sculpted contour. Hand-painted by Jose Ramirez, Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico
Best Spaces For
- Kitchen backsplash: ornate focal surface
- Bathroom feature: adds depth and color
- Entry accent: strong first impression
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
Tile FAQ
A: The diamond-centered layout combines baroque scrollwork and a floral rosette in deep relief, with a complete reset per tile for predictable grid installations.
A: No, the ornament finishes within each tile, so every piece reads complete without edge continuation.
A: Relief stands out most on vertical surfaces with side lighting, such as backsplashes, niches, and framed wall panels.
A: Yes, it is designed for backsplash and accent wall use, and the bold outlines keep the pattern legible in busy kitchen areas.
A: Use mild soap and warm water with a soft cloth, then rinse and dry; avoid abrasives and harsh chemicals.
Order Your Tile
Select your size and plan your layout by centering the rosette where you want the strongest focal impact. Because the motif resets per tile, spacing and alignment stay predictable across rows, making it easy to build a clean field installation or a framed accent section.
Tile Related Resources
Shipping and Returns
Review delivery timing, packaging care, and return steps on our shipping and returns page before placing your order.
Cleaning Tips
Wipe glazed relief with mild soap and warm water using a soft cloth, then rinse and dry to prevent residue along raised edges. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh chemicals that can dull the glaze and catch on relief contours.
How to Install Relief Tiles
Dry lay a small section to confirm orientation, then set level reference lines to keep the grid square. Maintain even joints so the diamond centers align row to row, and clean grout gently as you go to keep raised edges crisp.
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.
