I have visited many pottery factories and workshops in the Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha regions of Spain and I have enjoyed learning more about the long tradition of producing ceramics. Many of the factories specialize in certain techniques, products and designs. One of ...
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There are several important areas in Spain that produce hand painted ceramics. Each area has specific styles, designs and methods. Talavera de la Reina refers to one such area, and the type of ceramics that are produced. The following slides show some of the traditional de...
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Hey, I am a big fan of hand painted Spanish tile. I appreciate the skill and creativity of Spanish tile artists and I enjoy watching them paint. When I walk through places like the Plaza de España in Sevilla, it makes me humble. The amount of work that is behind the scenes ...
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To simplify things a bit, the low cost (low quality) red clay pottery is mostly made in the town of Safi. The higher quality (higher cost) white clay products are made in Fez. In this photo, the red clay products are in the foreground and the white clay in the rear. The Fez po...
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