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La Catrina, also known as La Calavera Garbancera, was originally created by Jose Guadalupe Posada and later named, painted and dressed by Mexican painter and illustrator Diego Rivera on one of his murals. Over time, the Calavera Catrina (translated literally-corpse skull) has become one of the symbols of Mexican national identity, the essence of which […]

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How is it done? vol.1

Mexican tiles are quite popular due to their bold colours and rich designs. They are simply beautiful. Unfortunately, for some, these qualities can be a disadvantage, which is why we have created tile compositions that allow you to add a little bit of Mexican touch to your interior while maintaining your own individual style. Our […]

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The world of colours - How colours affect our inner and outer world

Analysing the characteristics of different interior styles, we can see a certain regularity. As people move from north to south, their appetite for colour increases. Just compare the simple, austere white, beige and grey Scandinavian style with a sparkling energy, full of strong colours and expressive patterns in the Mexican style. What are the conditions? […]

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Mexican casa on the Vistula

The interior design is often inspired by travels to distant regions of the world. Fascinated by the style of home decoration in exotic countries, we want to bring these arrangements under our roofs. Thanks to this approach, the flats gain an individual character, reflecting the personality of the household members and their passions. There is […]

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The colours of Mexico - tequila

The ability to produce cheerful drinks has been mastered since they began to lead a settled lifestyle. Archaeological research shows that about 10 000 years ago our ancestors began to ferment the grain from which they produced alcohol. According to Professor Robert Dudley of the University of California at Berkeley, the propensity to smell ethanol […]

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Mexico on a plate

The Mexican-style kitchen is made up of colourful patchwork tiles on the walls, hand-painted tiles on the floor, copper sinks and lamps. Mexican on the plate are multi-coloured dishes with different smells and flavours. The best known are taco, buritto, quesadilla, chili con carne or guacamole. A wonderful mix Mexican cuisine is an unusual […]

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Differences between glaze, terracotta and stoneware

Glaze In most cases, the tiles are made of a mineral material, which is kaolin. The material is preformed into the required shape and then the tiles are fired in an oven. As a rule, this is a temperature between 1000 and 1100 degrees. The raw material of glazing ceramics has quite high water absorption, […]

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Copper in the kitchen

In ancient times, copper was mined in Cyprus, hence its name cuprum. Copper has a very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Due to the fact that copper is a fairly expensive metal, copper alloys with tin and zinc are mainly used in kitchens, which are called bronzes and brasses, although pure copper products can also […]

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