Compared to many of the other ceramics towns in Japan, Mashiko Yaki has a relatively short history and only came about in the 19th century. The clay used in Mashiko Yaki tends to be rough rather than smooth and usually has a higher iron content resulting in a finished product with copper hues. There are a number of traditional Mashiko Yaki glazes, including off-white, matte black, and celadon. Mashiko wares became popular as everyday tableware in the mid-19th century, when the local craft flourished in the country.