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"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-Style Ceramic Bell from Mexico 'Ringing Talavera'
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Graciela I loved the talavera bell. My husbands yoga class collects them and they used a different one in every class. It has a unique sound. And they have to identify it with eyes closed.
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.
Talavera Ceramic Star Ornaments Crafted in Mexico Set of 4 'Talavera Stars'
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Christina We love these stars so much that we ordered another set a few days later!! Though we paid $10 more for some reason.... we found our moon first then our sun and now we have our stars!! Love them. Packaged safely and with a hand written note on a little postcardc from where they were made. Nice touch!
Curvy Talavera-Style Ceramic Vase Crafted in Mexico 'Colorful Curves'
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Holly This vase is so beautiful, I have been eyeing it for months and finally bought it and I am very happy I did!
Talavera-Style Ceramic Jack-O-Lantern Figurine from Mexico 'Talavera Jack-O-Lantern'
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Ruth This is such a cute little pumpkin. It's perfect for small little spots that you don't have alot of space but it looks festive.
Floral Cactus Talavera-Style Ceramic Wall Sculpture 'Desert Saguaro'
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Teresa Knew my friend from Las Vegas would love this & she did; her father was from Mexico & she loves the decor!! After receiving, I had to order a ceramic box by Juana for myself!! Really attractive pieces of art.
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.
Floral Jack-O-Lantern Talavera Ceramic Candle Holder 'Jolly Jack-O-Lantern'
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Mike Bought this in memory of my father who died on Halloween 2020 during the pandemic
Ceramic Jack-O-Lantern Candle Holder from Mexico 'Floral Halloween'
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Babs Absolutely Beautiful! Great price. Seller took such care with the packaging of the product.Very happy with my purchase!
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.
Cylindrical Talavera-Style Ceramic Vase from Mexico 'Colorful Bouquet'
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Linda Mrs. Ponce, as always your workmanship is excellente! I cherish all the items I have bought from you. Beautiful, colorful painting on all your work. Thank you
Hand-Painted Talavera-Style Ceramic Vase Crafted in Mexico 'Talavera Glory'
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Maria Smaller than expected but it's perfectly beautiful and colorful. Very pleased
Hand-Painted Ceramic Catrina Sculpture from Mexico 'Camellia Woman'
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Wendy She is beautifully painted and even more impressive than I expected, as the listing says she is 6 inches tall but she is actually about 10 inches.
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