Independent practice × Workstyle: Made-to-order production

5 jobs found.

Swordsmith

Traditional craftsman who produces and repairs metal swords such as Japanese swords consistently from forging to finishing.

Wood carving doll maker

A profession that carves wood and applies decorations and coloring to produce dolls.

Kokeshi painter

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

Buddhist altar engraver (metal)

A craftsman who processes and fabricates metal decorative items and parts used in Buddhist altar fittings using traditional techniques such as engraving, repoussé, and inlay.

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.