Traditional Techniques × Career Path: Independent Business
11 jobs found.
Rice Straw Product Maker
A profession that manufactures products such as ropes, mats, and decorations using rice straw as material.
Oshie Artisan (Hagoita)
Traditional craft artisan who expresses three-dimensional patterns by attaching fabric and paper to hagoita. Utilizes meticulous work and aesthetic sense to produce decorative hagoita.
Kokeshi Maker
A profession that manufactures wooden traditional dolls "Kokeshi" using a lathe or by hand.
Kokerabuki (kokerabuki) Roofer
A skilled trade that layers traditional wooden shingles (kokerabuki boards) to roof houses, temples, and the like, demonstrating craftsmanship that balances durability and aesthetics.
Sashiko Felt Worker
A Sashiko Felt Worker is a craftsman who uses sashiko techniques on felt fabric to apply decorations and reinforcements. By applying traditional sashiko patterns to felt products, they manufacture textile products that combine practicality and beauty.
Takuan Pickler
Artisan who pickles daikon radish with salt, rice bran, and seasonings, then dries and matures it to produce takuan pickles.
Bamboo Weaver
Traditional craft artisan who designs and produces braided products such as baskets, containers, and interior goods by weaving bamboo as material.
Sword Scabbard Maker
Traditional craft artisan who handles the design, crafting, and finishing of sword scabbards in an integrated manner. Manages everything from wood selection to lacquering and decoration, protecting the blade and enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Hakata Weaver
A profession that manufactures Hakata Ori, a traditional silk fabric from the Hakata region of Fukuoka Prefecture.
Bone Craftsman
A profession that uses animal bones and horns as materials, applying processes such as carving, openwork carving, and polishing with hand tools to produce decorative items and handicrafts.