Macho - ceramic decorative cat from Mexico

Macho cat figure
Amazing and funny, decorated with intense colors cat figure. The cat was decorated by a Mexican craftsman with patterns of flowers, leaves and ornaments, corresponding to the style of Talavera, in which it was made. Dominant colors of the decorations are orange, green, brown and red. The dense structure of the color applied to the figure, its glazing and firing method brings an effect similar to 3D.

Ceramics in Talavera style

This way of producing ceramics came to Mexico in the sixteenth century from Spain, specifically from the city of Talavera de la Reina, hence the name of the porcelain. Talavera is a specific way of forming the product, applying dye, glazing and firing in special ovens. The artisanal workmanship and its diligence make Talavera products known and appreciated all over the world.