Manufacturing, Repair, Painting, and Drafting Occupations X Career Path: Traditional Craftsman

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Rō (ro) Weaver

A ro weaver is a craftsman who manufactures rō, a summer Japanese clothing fabric, using hand weaving or machine weaving.

Wagasa Painter

Specialist who draws and colors traditional patterns on wagasa using brushes and pigments.

Wagasa Craftsman

A profession that crafts traditional wagasa by combining bamboo ribs and washi paper to achieve waterproofing.

Wagasa Rib Assembler (Bamboo)

Artisan who processes and assembles the rib frames of bamboo wagasa. Selects bamboo materials, performs bamboo splitting, bending, thread binding, and completes the frame.

Washi Papermaker (Handmade)

Handmade washi papermakers use plant fibers such as kozo and mitsumata as raw materials to handcraft traditional washi paper using traditional manufacturing techniques.

Wajima Lacquerware Craftsman

Craftsmen centered in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who handle traditional Wajima lacquerware from undercoating to painting and polishing.

Japanese Traditional Boat Builder

Artisan who designs, builds, and finishes traditional Japanese boats using wood. Handles processing and assembly of frames and hull planks, as well as waterproofing and painting.

Bowl (wan) Blank Maker

Specialist who shapes and polishes the wooden blank, the prototype of a wooden bowl, using lathe processing or hand tools.