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Product Description
Talavera Relief Tile Quatrefoil Cross Pattern Mexican presents a balanced blend of color, symmetry, and sculptural depth, built around a refined floral-cross geometry. Soft turquoise and aqua blue form the primary raised shapes, contrasted by warm terracotta orange rays and vivid red teardrop accents that punctuate each petal tip. Golden yellow dividers and thin dark outlines bring clarity and structure, while the creamy off-white field allows the relief to stand out cleanly. Each tile is fully self-contained, resetting perfectly in a grid without edge dependency, making layouts predictable and architectural. Order now to add handcrafted relief and color clarity to your wall.
Tile Pattern Features
The design is radially organized around a stylized quatrefoil cross motif, combining curved petals with straight linear dividers for a calm, ordered composition. Every element begins and ends within the tile boundaries, so each piece reads complete on its own. This self-contained structure makes the pattern ideal for clean grid installations where rhythm, symmetry, and relief depth are meant to be clearly legible.
Pattern Colors
- Main forms: soft turquoise and aqua blue
- Accents: warm terracotta orange rays
- Field: creamy off-white background
- Dividers: golden yellow linear bands
- Details: vivid red teardrop tips
- Outlines: thin dark defining lines
Design Details
- Motif: radial floral quatrefoil cross
- Center: balanced multi-petal core
- Geometry: mix of curves and straight rays
- Accents: teardrop tips at each petal
- Relief: smooth rounded raised contours
- Repeat: self-contained reset per tile
Regional Design Influences
This pattern reflects Mexican Talavera relief traditions rooted in central Mexico, with strong influence from Spanish Colonial and Moorish ornamental geometry. The floral-cross organization, bold color blocking, and disciplined symmetry echo Puebla-style decorative ceramics, adapted here into a refined architectural relief suitable for both historic and transitional interiors.
Artisan Craftsmanship
Artisans form the relief using carved or cast molds to achieve consistent depth across the petals, dividers, and accent tips. Solid glazes are applied within raised boundaries to maintain crisp separation between colors and prevent bleed. Kiln firing sets the smooth finish and enhances shadow definition along every sculpted edge.
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
Relief Tile FAQ
A: The quatrefoil floral-cross motif is molded in high relief with bold, clearly separated colors that reset cleanly on every tile.
A: No, each tile is visually complete, so the design does not rely on continuation across grout lines.
A: Relief stands out most on vertical surfaces with side lighting, such as backsplashes, niches, and accent walls.
A: Yes, it works well for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom vanity walls, and covered courtyard features.
A: Use mild soap and warm water with a soft cloth, then rinse and dry; avoid abrasives and harsh chemicals.
Order Your Tile
Lay out your installation by aligning the central motifs evenly across rows to emphasize symmetry. Because the pattern resets per tile, spacing and alignment remain predictable, making it easy to create full fields, framed panels, or focal sections with clean architectural rhythm.
Tile Related Resources
- Ornamented relief tile ideas
- Relief tiles for kitchens
- Mexican tile bathroom styles
- Contact Rustica House
Shipping and Returns
Review delivery timing, packaging care, and return steps on our shipping and returns page before placing your order.
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 central motifs align across rows, and clean grout gently from raised edges as you go.
Cleaning Tips
Dust raised areas first, then wash with mild soap and warm water using a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse well and dry to prevent residue from settling along relief edges.
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.
