This Talavera ceramic tile is made up darker colors, mostly black and gray. Even when it has a white background, most of it is covered either by a black mesh or by a black arc. It also has greens, browns, reds, and oranges in a intricate pattern.Mexican Talavera ceramic is the result of a mixture of cultures over the time. The Spaniards were influenced by Arabic pottery, they brought it to Mexico and the mixture of cultures gave as result these beatiful art in ceramic. This ceramic tile is just an example of the exquisite beauty the Mexican craftsmen put on each item they create. It is handpainted, this means that no two tiles are exactly alike! There might be small differences in size, weight and even the paintings. If you want to delight somebody special with an unique handcrafted gift, this is what you are looking for! This tile is special for small patches or entire wall decoration. This tile is special to make arched lines along a wall in your kitchen or bathroom. Also suitable for outdoors use such as swimming pools and patios!Hand-hammered and mold-cut to perfectionHandcrafted by Mexico''s Finest ArtisansWe include 1" long brown screws in all of our hammered copper switch plates