Suzu pottery was manufactured for about 400 years from the late Heian period (the 12th century) through the late Muromachi period (the 15th century) in the area where present Suzu City and Uchiura Town in Ishikawa Prefecture. Though the production of Suzu pottery declined rapidly in the Warring States period (1493-1573), it represented one of the characteristic Japan Sea Civilizations during the medieval era. In the Sowa period (1926-1989), old kilns of Suzu pottery with several pieces of vessels were discovered, which led to the revival of this traditional pottery and many new kilns have been built.

The characteristic of Suzu pottery is the Kangen-Kusube firing method, in which the flow of oxygen in a kiln is extremely decreased to fume the pottery. The clay produced in this area includes a lot of iron, which is combined with carbon and creates grayish black texture. It is simple, warm and thick pottery with rough hand feeling. Presently, flower vessels, beer tankards and mugs are being made.