Apprentice × Workstyle: Individual workshop
7 jobs found.
Andon (andon) manufacturer
Andon manufacturers are artisans who create andon lanterns using traditional methods by stretching washi paper or cloth over wooden or bamboo frames. They handcraft each piece of Japanese-style lighting equipment, combining functionality and decoration.
Swordsmith
A craftsman who oversees the entire manufacturing process of Japanese swords. Employs advanced techniques from forging to quenching and polishing to create swords that combine artistic value and practicality.
Buddhist altar fittings carver (wooden)
A Buddhist altar fittings carver (wooden) is an artisan who applies carved decorations to wooden Buddhist altar fittings such as altars and statues.
Buddhist statue sculptor
Buddhist statue sculptors are traditional craft artisans who specialize in creating and restoring Buddhist statues that embody Buddhist teachings. They handle the entire process from modeling to coloring using techniques such as wood carving, dry lacquer, and gold leaf.
Bamboo bender (bamboo-made)
A profession that shapes bamboo material using steaming bending or splitting processes to manufacture curved surface components such as furniture parts and crafts.
Straw Mat Manufacturer
A profession that manufactures straw mats using igusa as raw material and hand-weaving techniques.
Straw rope craftsman
Traditional manufacturing occupation that twists straw into rope. Utilizes rice straw, a byproduct of crops, to produce ropes for various uses such as shimenawa and packaging twine.