Handwork × Strengths: Creativity & Ideation
For Those Strong in Creativity & Ideation
This collection features jobs that may suit those who are relatively comfortable generating new ideas and concepts.
Creativity holds value not only in artistic fields but in all kinds of work. Both small ideas that improve existing methods and entirely new concepts are expressions of creativity. Additionally, some deepen their thinking alone, while others develop ideas through dialogue with others.
The jobs introduced here tend to offer more opportunities to utilize new ideas. Explore how your creativity can flourish.
18 jobs found.
Ornamental Metalworker (Shrine and Buddhist Implements Manufacturing)
Ornamental metalworkers are traditional craftspeople who design, manufacture, and finish metal decorative fittings used in shrines and Buddhist implements.
Pattern Paper Engraver
Traditional craft artisan who precisely engraves Japanese patterns and designs onto paper stencils used in manufacturing processes such as dyeing and katazome.
Woodcarver
A craftsman who creates three-dimensional sculptures such as decorative items, Buddhist statues, and objets d'art using wood and carving knives.
Osier (kiriu) Weaver
Wood product artisan who uses branches of willow known as osier (kiriu) to create baskets and interior decorations using traditional weaving techniques.
Willow Basket Manufacturer
A craftsman who weaves and manufactures baskets using willow as the material.
Craft Artist
A specialist profession that plans, creates, and presents functional or decorative crafts using diverse materials and techniques.
Coral Craftworker
Artisan who creates ornaments and crafts by handcrafting processes such as sculpting and polishing using coral as material.
Bamboo Weaver
Traditional craft artisan who designs and produces braided products such as baskets, containers, and interior goods by weaving bamboo as material.
Bamboo Bark Craftsman
Artisan who braids and finishes baskets, trays, ornaments, etc., by hand using bamboo bark as material.
Bamboo Travel Basket Weaver
Traditional craft occupation that hand-weaves daily necessities such as baskets and travel baskets using bamboo as material.