Shigaraki-ware dates back to mid-Kamakura period (13th century).

There is a wide variety of products from larger articles such as water jug, pot, tea jar, tea utensils, sake bottle, brazier (hibachi), and flower pot to smaller articles.

Present Shigaraki-ware still has its uniqueness "Wabi (austere refinement) and Sabi (quiet simplicity, patina)".

Shigaraki-ware has traditionally a long history and was designated as traditional artifact by the Japanese Government in the year 1976 and production area of Shigaraki-ware has become well-known in entire Japan as pottery village.