The technique of Raku ware was first developed in Japan by Chojiro the founder of the Raku dynasty, in the 16th century.
At the beginning of the 16th century, colored glazed potteries were produced in the region of Kyoto, in Japan, using a technology originating from China. This technique was then employed by Chojiro to produce tea bowls for the tea ceremony. These tea bowls were called "Rakuyaki" (Raku wares), from the name of "Jurakudai", the palace of Chojiro's protector. Chojiro adopted the name Raku, which can be translated as joy, happiness, for his tea bowls and the name Raku even became attached to Chojiro's family.
The main characteristics of the original Raku tea bowls were simplicity of forms and absence of decoration in a perfect harmony with the spirit of the tea ceremony. Raku has evolved since then to become a popular form of art.