I like a good margarita on Cinco de Mayo (on the rocks with salt) and some homemade guacamole. (Jump to the end of the post for recipes.) I’m also one of those geeky types always reading, always looking to learn more about anything. So in researching this post, I got to thinking about traditional Mexican crafts. Because Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s triumph at the Battle of Puebla, here’s at look at the #1 craft associated with the city and state of Puebla: talavera ceramics.
flickr: photoholics – Talavera in Puebla, Mexico
This article by Rita Pomade from Mexconnect offers the best overview of this 400-year-old craft. My top takeaway — the Consejo Regulador de la Talavera is the official group that monitors the authenticity of talavera. So, if you truly want to collect this pottery, only buy from certified workshops. All the images I selected for this post feature pieces by these approved artisans. Some have online stores, others you’ll have to travel to Puebla to purchase. And what better time to travel there than for Cinco de Mayo.
Talavera Santa Catarina
flickr: aliciamoyas – Talavera Cesar Torres
Talavera de las Americas
Talavera Santa Catarina partner IDI Talavera Collection
Uriarte Talavera
By the way, if you’re looking to plan a muy bueno feast for your May 5th celebration, our sister site FoodNetwork.com has got you covered.
?Cinco feliz de Mayonesa!
Anna, hgtv.com's manager of online programming, loves DIY decor and caring for her six pet chickens. Anna and her S.O. started renovating a 1922 bungalow in 2004; seven years later, they are 90% done. .
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