Carcacha Mini - ceramic car figurine

Car figurine

A unique car figurine made in the Talavera style.
The car symbolises movement, freedom, and gives the possibility to change the place of work or residence. The car is an essential attribute of Mexican life, which makes it possible
overcoming vastness in space. The car is necessary in everyday life, work, and many other aspects. The figurine has been decorated with patterns referring to
vegetation, characteristic of the Talavera style. The ornaments have been coloured
shades of yellow, orange, blue, green, red and black.
black.  The figurine has been coated with a layer of thick pigment and glaze, thanks to which
3D-like effect has been achieved. Figurines relating to everyday life are decors often used in Mexican living spaces. Figures of animals, plants and the very popular Catrin can often be found. Mexicans often collect this type of trinket to give their interiors a unique style.

Talavera ceramics

This way of making ceramics was brought to Mexico by Spanish colonizers in the
Spanish colonisers in the 15th century. Talavera ceramics are characterised by a specific pattern
applied on the products, referring to floral ornamentation and the way
of applying natural dyes and glazes. Talavera ceramics has the character of unique
products, which are manufactured in short series or individually. For this reason Talavera is an object of desire for collectors from all over the world. The price of individual pieces can be very high, and apart from the figurines, other Talavera products are also available.