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.