A pack of 50 assorted handmade, glazed, 5cm Talavera tiles made in the colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, decorated using the silk screen process in shades of blue and white.
Our tiles are generally about 5mm thick. As they are handmade there is a little variance from tile to tile.
Our tiles can be installed in a variety of situations such as walls, kitchen back splashes, bathroom splash backs, light duty counter/table tops, stair risers, and hallway walls. They are water resistant and so can be used in “semi wet” situations (such as splash backs) but not in “fully wet” conditions (such as inside a shower or swimming pool). They are not suited to use as floor tiles. They are not perfectly suited to outside use as the glaze does not withstand freeze/thaw conditions. If you can live with this, they can be used outside.
You can clean the tile in the same way as a normal ceramic wall tile. We suggest non-abrasive environmentally friendly cleaners such as ecover.
They also make great coasters or can be used in craft projects.
Tumia LAC (formally known as Tumi) was founded in the UK in 1978 promoting fair trade crafts and goods from Latin America. We’ve worked with our craftsmen in Mexico for many years and ensure that we pay fair wages (set by our partners), provide good working conditions and look to provide a sustainable future for our workers.
Pack of 50 Assorted Mexican Talavera Handmade 5cm Tiles: Azul y Blanco
$149.99
- A pack of 50 assorted 5cm square handmade, glazed Talavera tiles made in the colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, decorated using the silk screen process in shades of blue and white. Three different tile designs are included in the pack. These tiles are comparable in style to Moroccan tiles.
- Our tiles are generally about 5mm thick. As they are handmade there is a little variance from tile to tile.
- Suitable for a variety of situations – kitchen and bathroom back splashes, light duty counter/table tops, stair risers, and hallways. They can be used in “semi wet” situations (eg. splash backs) but not in “fully wet” conditions (eg. inside a shower). They are not suited to use as floor tiles. They are not perfectly suited to outside use as the glaze does crack from freeze/thaw conditions. If you can live with this, they can be used outside. We can’t guarantee any heat resistant properties.
- You can clean the tile in the same way as a normal ceramic wall tile. We suggest non-abrasive environmentally friendly cleaners such as ecover.
- Tumia Talavera Tiles are handmade and screen printed in Mexico. They have a long tradition dating back to the 16th/17th when Mexico was under colonial rule. The Spanish came to Mexico and shared their knowledge of pottery and tile making and the tradition has been kept alive, using remarkably similar techniques to this day. Talavera de la Reina, a Spanish village not far from Madrid renowned for its ceramic crafts lends its name to the Talavera tiles.
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Additional information
| Weight | 1.74 kg |
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| brand | Tumia LAC |
| dimensions | 23.4 x 16.8 x 16.4 cm; 1.74 Kilograms |