colorful decor

This gorgeous set of 12 square ceramic tiles from Isabelle Collins features cobalt blue motifs on a background of white. The tiles would make a magnificent backsplash or as decoration for a fireplace mantel. The artisan works in the style and technique of classic Talavera pottery, using color schemes that date back to the 1500s. "We use the same techniques and styles used in 16th-century Puebla. Classic Talavera used only six colors, all of which were natural glazes compounded at home with mineral pigments. We create our homemade paintbrushes using mule hair or horsehair from the mane or tail, according to the thickness desired for our motifs," the artisan explains.

Rosa Maria Cardona's talavera-style painting is a newtwist on the traditional Mexican style. Here, she paintsa circular low planter for use anywhere – indoors or out.The planter has a hole that allows for drainage.

Artisan Isabelle Collins uses traditional methods and materials to craft these Talavera-style decorative ceramic tiles. Authentic Talavera pottery, which dates back to the 16th century, comes only from the state of Puebla and must be made according to exacting specifications. The beautiful tiles would make a magnificent backsplash or as decoration for a fireplace mantel.

The Contreras Family works in the traditional majolica style to create this charming wall cross, which features a colorful Catrina-style pup against a cobalt blue ground. The motifs are painted by hand and the cross is signed on the back.

Gorgeous leaves go all over a traditional design by Carlos Mendez from Mexico. Putting his woodworking techniques into practice, the artisan creates a vibrant hand mirror from copal wood. Then, the artisan chooses a colorful palette to paint a stunning pattern inspired by nature, all on a red base that enhances every little detail.