Atelier N° 01 — Casa Talavera
Every wall,
painted
by hand.
A Porfirian house in Roma Norte, dressed from entrance to rooftop in Talavera made by the artisans of Uriarte — Mexico's oldest workshop.
Mule-hair brush,freehand Estarcido — the design
pounced through a stencil Fired twice.
Never pure white.
“Because the best version of Mexico was never meant for a crowd.”
México íntimo
In the heart of Roma Norte, a father redesigned this house as a gift to his three daughters — a place to keep family close, honour tradition, and keep the spirit of Mexico alive.
Every piece of Talavera you see was hand-crafted by artisans from Uriarte Talavera, the oldest workshop in Mexico, founded in 1824.
See the galleryAs told by — AD · Time Out · Food & Travel · Travelers Guide · Food & Pleasure · Draft · Boy de Viaje
II — The making
Seven steps,
unchanged since the 1500s
The process brought to New Spain in the sixteenth century survives intact at Uriarte. Each tile in the house passed through every one of these hands.
- I
The clay
Black and white clays of the region, kneaded together by hand.
Material — barro negro & blanco - II
The form
Thrown on the wheel or pressed into a mould.
Tool — torno · molde - III
First firing
The piece leaves the kiln the colour the masters call jahuete.
State — sancocho - IV
The glaze
A tin glaze, never pure white, with a sandy grain under the fingers.
Finish — esmalte estannífero - V
Estarcido
The design is pounced through a pricked stencil onto the damp glaze.
Technique — estarcido - VI
The brush
A restricted palette of mineral pigments, laid on freehand.
Tool — mule or horse hair - VII
Final firing
The second kiln fixes the colour for centuries.
Result — talavera poblana
Founded in Puebla — the city's oldest company
The first certified Denomination of Origin for Talavera
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
III — The suites
Five pieces,
one family home
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IV — The murals
The street life of the city,
fired in cobalt
Throughout the hotel, murals replicate the street life of Mexico City and the everyday crafts that make it unique — from the entrance to the bistró, in every guest room, and on the roof. Each was handmade by artisans from Puebla who have refined the art of Talavera for over 200 years.
Masterwork · 1919
Pavorreales
Replica of the mural made and assembled by Enrique Luis Ventosa and Isauro Uriarte — the turning point of Talavera muralism. Art nouveau borders, cherry trees springing from cobalt tibores, heraldic lions and eagles woven with motifs drawn from Chinese porcelain.
- Painted by
- Enrique Vázquez Tejeda
- Assisted by
- Víctor, one year at the workshop
- Times painted
- More than twenty, worldwide
V — The house
A renewed
Porfirian house
Where every detail was handmade by artisans, and every guest is treated like family.
- Rooftop above Roma NorteFor breakfast, for golden hour, for losing track of time.
- Boutique ShopAuthentic Talavera, and private limited-edition collections by appointment.
- Roma Norte on your doorstepLeafy streets, local markets and the city's finest tables, a short walk away.
- Murals in every roomFrom the entrance to the bistró, each wall tells a trade of the city.
VI — The art of food
Talavera Bistró
A bistró rooted in Mexican tradition. The flavours of Puebla, brought to the heart of Mexico City. Traditional recipes served on handmade Talavera, in a space that feels like someone's home — because it is.
Reserve a tableVII — Experiences
Enter as a wanderer,
exit as an adventurer
Signature · Puebla
Tour Uriarte Talavera
Walk the 1824 workshop where every piece in the house was made — from the clay to the kiln, and the painters' long tables.
Enquire
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- Address
- Roma Norte, CDMX ↗