Spanish ceramics are one of the most well-known and appreciated in the world. This artistic technique dates back to ancient times and has been developing over the centuries, acquiring a character of its own. Spain has a great variety of ceramics, from the traditional pottery of some Andalusian areas, through the modern design of Basque ceramics or the oriental style of Manises ceramics , to the innovative artistic ceramics of Talavera de la Reina .