Ceramic craft of Vietnam has a long history dating back almost ten thousand years to the end of the Hoa Binh culture and the beginning of the Bac Son culture. During the Ly (1010-1225), the Tran (1226-1400), the Le (1428-1527) and the Mac (1527-1592), Vietnam produced ceramic wares which were rich in form and varied in glaze not only to satisfy domestic demand but also to supply the export market. Of the ceramic villages established Bat Trang was one of the most famous. It developed during this period and production continues today.