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Product Description
Talavera Rounded Cross Relief Tile Pattern uses a warm golden yellow background that brightens the relief and keeps the composition lively. A soft lavender purple field creates contrast without heaviness, while a creamy ivory cross with rounded arms forms the main raised structure. Muted turquoise green ovals sit within each arm to reinforce balance and rhythm, and small deep red dots add focused accents that guide the eye toward key junctions. The design resets fully within each tile, so every piece reads complete and repeats cleanly in modular installations without visual interruption. Hand pressed, glazed, and kiln fired in traditional Mexican craftsmanship, this relief tile brings sculptural depth and clear color separation to architectural surfaces. Request details and confirm quantities to order.
Tile Pattern Analysis
A rounded cross anchors the center with strict symmetry and steady rhythm. Oval insets repeat along each arm to create balanced pacing and clear hierarchy within the relief. When repeated, each tile remains complete while the cross centers form an ordered field with consistent shadow depth.
Pattern Colors
- Background: warm golden yellow
- Central field: soft lavender purple
- Cross: creamy ivory raised motif
- Insets: muted turquoise green ovals
- Accents: deep red circular dots
Design Details
- Center: rounded arm cross in raised relief
- Rhythm: elongated ovals repeat on each arm
- Depth: stepped field adds layer structure
- Corners: secondary motifs frame the cross
- Format: self contained and grid ready
Regional Design Influences
This tile reflects Mexican Talavera relief tradition through bold color blocking and sculpted framing associated with central Mexico ceramic heritage. Spanish colonial influence appears in the cross centered symmetry and architectural stepping. Moorish and Mediterranean influence is present in the disciplined geometry, repeated oval insets, and balanced ornamental framing.
Artisan Craftsmanship
Artisans press the clay in a relief mold to create consistent depth and smooth rounded edges across the cross and corner motifs. Solid glazes are applied within raised boundaries so yellow, lavender, ivory, turquoise, and red areas remain cleanly separated. A smooth glazed surface keeps attention on sculpted contours and natural shadowing rather than texture. Kiln firing sets the glaze and preserves clarity, 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 Rounded Cross Relief Tile Pattern
A: It combines a rounded ivory cross with turquoise oval insets on a lavender field, punctuated by small red dots, all formed in pronounced relief.
A: No, the design restarts within each tile, so repetition forms a grid of complete cross motifs.
A: They repeat a consistent shape on each arm, creating rhythm and reinforcing the symmetry of the cross.
A: It adds layered depth that separates the cross from the background, improving legibility and shadow definition.
A: Yes, rounded edges and raised contours create natural shadow shifts that emphasize depth throughout the day.
Order Your Tile
Select 4×4 or 6×6 sizing, then choose the quantity that fits your layout. If you want a centered block or framed section of rounded cross relief tiles, share measurements so the order supports your plan.
Tile Related Resources
Installation
Dry lay a small section first to confirm orientation so cross centers stay aligned and the corner motifs mirror evenly across the grid. Start from a reference line to keep the layout square, then maintain uniform joints so the ovals and stepped framing read consistent 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 yellow field bright and preserves crisp separation between color areas.
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 image
