Each ceramic Talavera candle is intricately handpainted and handcrafted with the beauty of your home and kitchen in mind. Crafted with 100% natural material and lead free, fade-resistant paint made from naturally occuring pigments, this oven, microwave and dishwasher safe piece is not only a safe, but also a versatile addition to your home. Burn your candle and keep the dish for use in your kitchen or as a jewelry container!
 
WHY IS THIS PIECE SO SPECIAL? - Handcrafted in Mexico by artisans of Puebla,  this exquisite piece features an authentic Talavera ceramic made from the earth surrounding the massive volcano Popocatépetl (which means "smoking mountain" in Nahuatl, the ancient language of the Aztecs). A special mixture of clays using the volcanic ash that mixes with the soil is then kiln fired at 800° C (1472°F). Next, each piece is hand-painted using only six specific pigments, which come from natural minerals native to the surrounding region. A thick tin glaze puts the essential touch on each piece, and a final firing process makes Talavera pottery extremely durable. Each piece can take up to one month to complete, and must follow the traditional techniques used in the 17th century in order to be considered authentic.
 
HANDCRAFTED AND UNIQUE - Due to the nature of hand painting and crafting, each item is unique. Variations and imperfections are to be expected and are normal.
 
This listing uses professional photography to provide samples of our collection of products. Each stone is natural, unique and beautiful so please expect slight variations in color, texture, and size. You will receive one single product similar to that of the picture, but not the exact product.