Product Description
The Talavera Wall Sconce with Sunburst Yellow Design is a vibrant hand-painted ceramic piece that captures the warmth of Mexican folk artistry. Crafted in Puebla and Dolores Hidalgo, it features sunflower-inspired motifs with bold yellow petals, framed by green stems and red flourishes. Its semi-circular bowl shape mounts easily to walls, serving as both a decorative sconce and a planter. The cobalt rim and base ground the design, while the glossy glaze finish protects and enhances the lively palette. This piece combines rustic charm with refined Talavera tradition, enriching colonial, Mediterranean, and Southwestern interiors.
Sconce Specifications
- Quantity: Sold as a pair
- Shape: Semi-circular wall bowl
- Small: 9" × 10" × 3" (24×26×7 cm)
- Large: 12" × 12" × 5" (30×30×12 cm)
- Rim: Strong cobalt blue band
- Base: Rounded cobalt finish
- Material: Hand-painted ceramic
- Finish: Glossy durable glaze
Sconce Design
This sconce displays sunflower-inspired motifs with golden yellow petals radiating around green stems. Red-orange flourishes and blue diamond shapes enhance the composition, creating symmetry and balance. The crisp white background contrasts with the bold palette, making the yellow petals appear sunlit and bright. Geometric framing adds order while organic details soften the design. The cobalt rim and base tie the composition together, offering both structure and vibrancy.
Colors
- Cobalt blue rim and base
- Golden yellow sunburst petals
- Deep green leaf accents
- Red-orange decorative flourishes
- White background for contrast
Craft from Mexico
Each Talavera Wall Sconce with Sunburst Yellow Design is handmade using traditional techniques. Artisans mold, paint, and kiln-fire each piece before finishing with a glossy glaze. Slight variations in brushwork confirm the authenticity of this craft. Rooted in Puebla and Dolores Hidalgo traditions, this sconce blends Spanish, Moorish, and Indigenous influences. Its bold floral patterns combined with geometric details reflect centuries of Talavera artistry, ensuring every piece is both functional and unique.
Common Sconce Uses
- Wall-mounted decorative sconce
- Planter for flowers or herbs
- Rustic or colonial interiors
- Covered outdoor décor
FAQ – Sunburst Design
A: Two sizes—Small (9×10×3 in) and Large (12×12×5 in).
A: Yes, it is suitable for covered patios and entryways.
A: No, each is handmade, so variations occur naturally.
A: Yes, it works well as a decorative planter for herbs or flowers.
A: Rustic, Mexican, Mediterranean, and Spanish Colonial interiors.
Bring Elegance Home
The Talavera Wall Sconce with Sunburst Yellow Design combines cheerful color, floral artistry, and timeless tradition. Use it as a planter or wall sconce to add handcrafted Mexican heritage to rustic, colonial, or Mediterranean spaces. With its golden petals, bold cobalt rim, and symmetrical flow, this sconce is both a functional accent and a radiant decorative piece.
Disclaimer: Each Talavera sconce is handmade. Slight variations in brushwork, glaze, and size are natural. Lifestyle images are inspirational only and may not reflect exact proportions nor design.
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