Manufacturing, Repair, Painting, and Drafting Occupations X Career Path: Apprentice Artisan

32 matching jobs found.

Hand Sewer (Shoemaking)

Hand sewers (shoemaking) are artisans who manually stitch the upper and sole of leather shoes for manufacturing and repair.

Nishijin Weaver

Artisans engaged in the production of 'Nishijinori', the traditional silk fabric from the Nishijin area of Kyoto.

Doll Head Maker

Artisan who shapes, sculpts, and colors doll heads from materials (such as wood, resin, clay, etc.) to create expressive finishes.

Leather Garment Tailor

Artisan who uses animal leather as material, creating patterns from cutting, sewing, and finishing by hand and with sewing machines to produce leather jackets, coats, etc.

Hina Doll Maker

Artisans who create traditional hina dolls using materials such as wood, hariko, and fabric, handling everything from wood cutting to assembly, face coloring, and dressing in costumes.

Bag Repair Worker

An artisan who diagnoses damage or wear on bags and pouches such as bags and briefcases, and performs sewing, repairs, and improvements.

Martial Arts Equipment Manufacturer

A profession that manufactures, repairs, and finishes martial arts equipment such as shinai (bamboo swords) and bogu (armor) used in martial arts.

Straw Hat Manufacturer

A profession that handcrafts hats using natural materials such as straw or water plants, from braiding to forming and finishing.

Betrothal Gift Maker

Artisans and technicians who manufacture betrothal items such as mizuhiki, noshi, and betrothal money envelopes used in wedding betrothal ceremonies.

Wood Inlay Artisan

Traditional craftsperson who combines various pieces of wood and metal to apply geometric patterns to decorative items and furniture using yosegi inlay and zogan techniques.