TALAVERA POBLANA JEWELRY DESIGNS
I am intrigued by unique, ethnic beads that reflect the cultures that produced them.
While taking cooking classes in Puebla, I fell in love with talavera poblana ceramics and I went
in search of talavera beads to use in my jewelry designs. There were none to be found.
And so I met with the owners of several of the government-certified
talavera workshops and persuaded one to make beads for me. After much
trial and error, they found a way to make exquisite beads in the traditional
16th century process that exemplify the splendor of the best talavera ceramic pottery.
My jewelry designs incorporate talavera poblana beads, enhanced by
world-renowned Taxco silver and other elements, to create jewelry pieces
that are truly one-of-a-kind and which reflect the vibrant talavera poblana art form.
This necklace uses "memory wire" so there is no clasp to fuss with. Fits everyone. Beautiful talavera beads and sterling silver.
These chain necklaces are designed with talavera and sterling silver beads.
This talavera piece can be worn as a brooch as well as a pendant. Great for use on shawls, and is definitely a bold and unique pendant.
This asymmetrical necklace features beautiful talavera beads and hammered Taxco silver. Handmade sterling silver toggle clasp.
This lovely necklace features handprinted talavera, sterling silver and a Hill Tribe silver free-form pendant.
Hand-painted talavera poblana pin/pendant and button earrings. Fun to mix and match.
This unique talavera stick pin is beautiful on a sweater or to fasten a shawl.
Deedee and Dan visiting the government-certified talavera workshop in Puebla, Mexico.
Unique necklace made with talavera and sterling silver beads, with a beautiful Hill Tribe rose pendant