The atmospheric pollution by diesel emission is mainly attributed to particulate matters and NO$_x$. Their regulation limits have become tighter. This paper reviews the characteristics and the fabrication method of the diesd particulate filter(DPF) which is used to control the particulate matters of diesel emission. First the constituent of particulate matters and the regulation standard are discussed and then the state of the art post-treatment system is reviewed. The materials, the fabrication method and the control of thermal expansion of the ceramic honeycomb filter, which is widely used as the DPF, are also reviewed.