Talavera Tile is a handcrafted and hand painted ceramic tile made in Mxico. During the colonial times of the 16th and 17th centuries the Spanish brought to Mxico their knowledge of pottery, and tile making. The name of Talavera comes from the potters’ town of Talavera de la Reina, known in Spain for exquisite tiles and pottery. The small town of Talavera de La Reina is located a few miles from Madrid.