Apprentice × Workstyle: Made-to-order production

9 jobs found.

Amigasa maker

An amigasa maker is a craftsperson who weaves natural materials such as straw and bamboo splints to create traditional amigasa hats. The process from material selection, weaving, to finishing is performed entirely by hand.

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.

Offering Stand (kuge) Manufacturer

Craftsman skilled in designing, manufacturing, and finishing wooden offering stands (kuge) used in Shinto shrine rituals and ceremonies, using traditional woodworking techniques.

Kokeshi painter

Artisan who paints traditional patterns and faces on the wooden body of kokeshi dolls using brushes and pigments.

Boxwood (Tsuge) Craftsman

Artisan who carves and finishes precision wooden products such as combs and ornaments by hand using high-grade boxwood material.

Coppersmith

Traditional metalworking craft that shapes vessels by hammering copper sheets with tools such as hammers. Produces copper pots, decorative items, etc.

Swordsmith

A traditional craft technician who manufactures and repairs Japanese swords and other bladed weapons.

Leather Dyer

Skilled worker who dyes leather products. Uses dye mixing and dyeing methods to apply uniform color to leather products.

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.