Traditional Crafts Artisan × Strengths: Creativity & Ideation
For Those Strong in Creativity & Ideation
This collection features jobs that may suit those who are relatively comfortable generating new ideas and concepts.
Creativity holds value not only in artistic fields but in all kinds of work. Both small ideas that improve existing methods and entirely new concepts are expressions of creativity. Additionally, some deepen their thinking alone, while others develop ideas through dialogue with others.
The jobs introduced here tend to offer more opportunities to utilize new ideas. Explore how your creativity can flourish.
12 jobs found.
Ichii Yew Wood Craftsman
Traditional woodworking craftsman who meticulously crafts artisanal products and ornaments using Ichii yew wood.
Obi Cord Braider
Artisan who braids cords (such as obijime) for tying kimono sashes using traditional techniques.
Gold and Silver Processing Worker
Specialized profession that processes precious metals such as gold and silver using techniques like forging, chasing, polishing, kirigane, and inlaying to create decorative items and crafts.
Gold and Silver Ornament Craftsman
Traditional craft occupation that decorates lacquerware and artisanal products using gold leaf, silver leaf, and ornamental metal fittings.
Gold Leaf Processing Worker (Yuzen)
Traditional artisan occupation that applies gold leaf to yuzen-dyed textiles, adding gorgeous decorations to high-class kimonos and the like.
Papermaking Worker (Handmade)
A profession that manufactures paper by dissolving raw pulp in water, forming it manually using a sukegeta and similar tools, and drying it.
Tsuiki (Hammered) Artisan
Traditional craft artisan who shapes metal materials such as copper plates by hammering them into vessels.
Ceramic Painter
A profession that enhances product aesthetics by painting patterns and designs on ceramic bisque ware.
Doll Carver
Traditional artisan skill of shaping wooden dolls with chisels and carving knives, followed by coloring and finishing.
Bone Craftsman
A profession that uses animal bones and horns as materials, applying processes such as carving, openwork carving, and polishing with hand tools to produce decorative items and handicrafts.