Washi × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman

5 jobs found.

Uchiwa Painting Worker

Artisan who applies base processing to washi uchiwa and meticulously draws traditional patterns or designs using paints and brushes.

Hand Papermaker

Hand papermakers are papermaking artisans possessing traditional techniques to dissolve fiber pulp in water, scoop it up sheet by sheet by hand using a wooden frame, and perform drying and finishing.

Katagami Stencil Carver

Traditional craft artisan who applies resist processing to washi paper and precisely carves stencil paper for katazome dyeing based on patterns.

Chitsu (Chitsu) Manufacturing Worker

Artisan who manufactures chitsu to protect books and scrolls. Uses washi paper and cloth for mounting processing to beautifully and safely store works and documents.

Wagasa Painter

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