Traditional Craftsman × Personality Traits: Excellent aesthetic sense

57 jobs found.

Indigo Dyeing Worker

Japanese traditional craft artisan who hand-dyes fabrics and clothing using fermented indigo vat liquid.

Itome Worker (Hand-Drawn Yuzen)

Specialized artisan who hand-draws outline lines using itome paste in the yuzen dyeing process to perform resist treatment.

Uchiwa Manufacturer

Traditional handicraft occupation that manufactures uchiwa using bamboo and paper.

Umeki Zaiku Craftsman

Specialist who repairs and restores cracks or chipped areas in wooden products by inlaying matching wood pieces that blend with the surrounding color and grain.

Urushi Filtering Worker

Urushi filtering workers are craftsmen who apply multiple layers of urushi to wooden products or lacquerware, repeating grinding and drying to create a smooth and beautiful urushi coating.

Obijime Braider

Artisan who manufactures kumihimo cords used as obijime to secure and decorate kimono sashes, using traditional hand-braiding techniques or machine braiding.

Blacksmith

Traditional metalworking profession that heats metal and shapes it by hammering or pressing.

Kasuri Weaver

Kasuri weavers pre-dye sections of warp and weft yarns separately and weave to express unique kasuri patterns, a traditional hand-weaving technical occupation.

Kasuri Thread Tier

Artisan who ties and divides threads to create patterns in traditional kasuri products.

Cherry Bark Craftsman (Sakura Bark Craft)

Artisan who creates crafts such as vessels and decorative items using the bark of mountain cherry trees. Requires manual skills utilizing the properties of natural materials and finishing techniques such as lacquer coating.