Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
18 jobs found.
Sowa-shoku (Magemono Craftsman)
Traditional craftsperson who steams wood to soften it, bends it to assemble bentwood products such as containers and bento boxes, and finishes them with lacquer coating, etc.
Bamboo Broom Maker
A profession that processes bamboo materials, braids and binds them into cleaning brooms, and finishes them.
農鍛冶職
Traditional manufacturing occupation that forges, produces, and repairs farm tools and agricultural implements from metals such as iron.
Brush Maker
Artisans who produce writing brushes for calligraphy, painting, makeup, etc. They manually handle everything from selecting hair materials, shaping the tips, processing and assembling shafts, to finishing.
Straw Product Manufacturing Worker
A profession that manufactures products such as baskets and hats by braiding and shaping processing using straw as raw material.
Cotton Yarn Ikat Tying Worker
A traditional dyeing artisan who uses cotton yarn to create ikat (kasuri) patterns through tie-dyeing techniques. Handles the skill of manually binding threads or fabric, repeatedly dyeing and drying to fix the patterns.
Bow Maker (Bamboo)
Craftsman who makes bamboo bows. Handles everything from material selection to processing, joining, and finishing as a traditional craft occupation.
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.