Guadalajara, 
"I was born in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, where Don Miguel Hidalgo left his ceramic heritage to the native peoples of the region. Today it is an active legacy. I began working in this beautiful craft in 1994, thanks to my father, and my husband and children help me see that it is carried on.
"Working with Talavera-inspired ceramics is fascinating. I like it because it allows me to create using various colors and forms. I try to draw my inspiration from what the ceramic transmits – its tradition and its characteristic colors from our vibrant Mexican culture. When it comes to jewelry, I really enjoy being able to combine Talavera-style ceramics with silver, giving it an elegant touch. We have our own glaze formulas originating from this beautiful region.
"Working as a family is very important, allowing us to bring our points of view to the table with more freedom and simplicity. My sons are in charge of selling our crafts to other parts of the country, optimizing resources, quality control, and designing our pieces. I consider compromise, identity, admiration, creativity, and responsibility to be important traits in each member of the family. Without them, a vital part of our work would be lost. We work by hand alongside other families that collaborate with us on each detail. Together, we reaffirm our identity, and in this way we introduce this art to the world.
"Each one of the obstacles we have faced has shown how strong we are as a family. One of these challenges was the passing of our father only a few years ago. He lives on in our artisan legacy. Therefore, he is with us always. He showed us the value of tenacity and resistance in the face of life's challenges. In this way, we grow and solidify our legacy. Working with you, we hope to consolidate our work and our workshop and leave a family legacy that endures for many generations, just like my father did."
Hand-Painted Talavera Ceramic Tissue Box Cover from Mexico 'Folk Art Convenience'
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Lee Ann This kleenex box cover is so colorful and pretty enough to sit out anywhere.
Snowman Talavera Ceramic Candle Holder from Mexico 'Snowman Glow'
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Lee Ann This is a large, very colorful Talavera snowman which is so pretty and fun as a winter decoration.
Floral Talavera-Style Ceramic Tissue Box Cover from Mexico 'Hacienda Convenience'
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James The colors are vibrant , it’s great quality and just what I was looking for. We had purchased a tissue box cover years ago in Mexico and unfortunately it was broken by a plumber last year. This was a perfect replacement. It was packaged so thoughtfully.
Hand-Painted Talavera-Style Ceramic Mary Wall Sculpture 'Praying Mary'
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Susan Juana Ponce is one of my favorite artists. Her ceramic pieces are beautifully designed and carefully executed.This "Praying Mary" sculpture is a perfect example of Juana's craft. The colors are vivid but not overpowering., and Mary's hands are clasped as in prayer. To me the loveliest quality of the statue is Mary's expression. It is beatific and produces a sense of serenity for the viewer. I hung this next to a doorway in my room a little above eye level. There I can look at her blessed face and whisper a prayer each time I pass through the doorway.
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