Traditional Craftsman × Recommended Skills: Traditional Craft Techniques

15 jobs found.

Blacksmith

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

Wooden Comb Maker

An occupation that manufactures combs from wood, performing processes from wood selection, cutting, engraving, polishing, and finishing by hand.

Willow Basket Manufacturer

A craftsman who weaves and manufactures baskets using willow as the material.

Cloisonné Polishing Worker

Traditional craft artisan who polishes and buffs the surface of cloisonné decorative items after firing to impart a smooth luster.

Steamer Manufacturing Worker

Steamer manufacturing workers process bamboo or wood to manufacture cooking steamers (seiro).

Bamboo Broom Maker

A profession that processes bamboo materials, braids and binds them into cleaning brooms, and finishes them.

Tabi Wooden Last Maker

Specialist who designs and carves wooden lasts used in tabi manufacturing, refining dimensions and shapes.

Chitsu (Chitsu) Manufacturing Worker

Artisan who manufactures chitsu to protect books and scrolls. Uses washi paper and cloth for mounting processing to beautifully and safely store works and documents.

Paper Lantern Repairer

Artisan who repairs damaged parts of paper lanterns made from washi paper, bamboo, etc., restoring them to a usable state.

Hand Weaver

Hand weavers use manual looms or handwork to interweave threads and produce fabric, manufacturing high-value textiles using traditional techniques.