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Vine Craft Artisan
Traditional handicraft occupation that uses wild vines from mountains and fields as material, processes and weaves them to produce baskets, daily utensils, and decorative items.
Hand-Painted Kimono Maker
Artisan who uses brushes and dyes to hand-draw patterns on one-of-a-kind kimonos. Combines traditional techniques with creativity to perform painting and dyeing work.
Handmade Washi Paper Maker
Traditional craft artisan who manually processes raw materials, forms washi from kozo and others by hand-dipping, and performs drying and finishing.
Railway Vehicle Sign Writer
Artisan who hand-draws model numbers, company logos, destination signs, etc., beautifully and accurately on the body of railway vehicles.
Ceramic Bisque Worker
Ceramic bisque workers apply underdrawing (sogaki) to the bisque of formed ceramics, preparing the foundation for glazing and final firing.
Rattan Basket Weaver
Artisan who hand-weaves baskets, hampers, decorative items, etc., using rattan material.
Watch Band Manufacturer (Leather)
Artisan who manufactures watch bands using leather materials, performing cutting through sewing, dyeing, and finishing in an integrated process.
Glue Applier (Joinery)
Artisan who uses traditional woodworking techniques with glue (nikawa) to bond and assemble components of joinery furniture and wooden products.
Doll Dresser
Artisan who beautifully dresses Japanese dolls and hina dolls with kimono and obi sashes. Requires intricate sewing skills and traditional dressing techniques.
Panama Straw Zori Maker
Traditional craft artisan who handcrafts zori using Panama straw (natural grass material).