Patrimonio

Ceramics

Intangible Heritage

Learn more about this element declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO

The 14th UNESCO Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, met from the 9 to 14 December 2019, in Bogota. Many new elements were inscribed on the lists, among which we found the artisanal making processes of the ‘talavera’ of Puebla and Tlaxcala and the ceramics of Talavera de la Reina and Puente del Arzobispo in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Discover the history of this intangible element, its artisanal making processes, where did the material come from  and how far its influence spread: Tlaxcala, Puebla or El Puente del Arzobispo. A splendid journey through Heritage, Culture and History.

Intangible

Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Until then, ceramics had never been mentioned at that level. No mentions to artisans and their knowledge about artisanal techniques which have remained practically intact over the centuries have ever been made and much lees relating them to an intangible cultural manifestation.

Artisanal

making processes

When talking ceramics, clay is the raw material par excellence.

Decorative

Motifs

Every decorative process that has been passed on through generations.

History

of Talavera and other cultures

Know about the history of pottery and ceramics, from Prehistory
to the 21st century.

SSP

Safeguarding Special Plan

A plan specially designed to extend the life of this intangible element, protecting artisans and giving citizens the chance to know about the past, and play a part in the present and future of ceramics and its processes.

Dissemination

Events and Press

Find out about the latest news, events and announcements related to our Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Location

Access the ceramics points of interest location map

Workshops, artisans, ceramic points of interest. A selection is presented on this map so that you can easily locate them and visit them on site.

Archives

Library and Media

Find out about the latest news, events and announcements related to ceramics in Talavera de la Reina.

Generational replacement

Training, Workshops and Schools

Ensuring generational replacement is essential for the durability of this precious intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Encouraging future generations by teaching them to respect and protect.

CUESTIONARIO

POBLACIÓN GENERAL
DE TALAVERA DE LA REINA

“LA VIDA SOCIAL DE LA CERÁMICA DE TALAVERA EN 2021”

Consentimiento


Datos Sociodemográficos


Usos y prácticas cotidianas vinculadas a la cerámica


Imaginarios, sentidos y emociones de la cerámica talaverana


Presencia y Visibilidad de la cerámica en la ciudad


Valoración realidad cerámica: presencia, visibilidad, valoración econónica


Acciones individuales e institucionales para evitar su desaparición


CUESTIONARIO

ARTESANOS Y PROFESIONALES
DE LA CERÁMICA DE TALAVERA DE LA REINA

“LA VIDA SOCIAL DE LA CERÁMICA DE TALAVERA EN 2021”

Consentimiento


Datos Sociodemográficos


Perfil Artesano/Profesional de la cerámica de Talavera


Su Oficio en el pasado y en el presente


Presencia y Visibilidad de la cerámica en la ciudad


Situación, problemática y perspectivas de futuro


Relevo generacional


Acciones directamente relaccionadas con el mantenimiento de los procesos y profesionales de la cerámica de Talavera