Tunisia is renown for her pottery, covered with complex, arabesque and beautiful rich patterns. Tunisian art has been influenced by a diversity of cultures due to being occupied by Romans, French, Greeks and the conquering Arabs who have introduced their Islamic civilization. The intricate hand-painted ceramic clays usually reveal very traditional designs. These pottery are hand-painted with fine details, deep colors, and a variety of hand spun designs which features hand built, clay slip decorated pottery. From tableware to kitchenware. From gardening pots to coffee and teapots to ashtrays. The variety is endless.