High Concentration × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
50 jobs found.
Hyōgu-shi Apprentice
Apprentice craftsman learning production and restoration techniques for Japanese decorative items such as hanging scrolls, fusuma, and folding screens under a senior artisan.
Mounting Artisan (Hyōgu)
Traditional craftsperson who uses washi paper or fabric to decorate and reinforce artworks such as hanging scrolls, screens, and frames, shaping them for preservation and display.
Buddha Statue Carver (Wood Carving)
Specialist in traditional crafts who carves and manufactures Buddha statues using wood as material.
Buddhist Altar Lacquerer
Specialist who applies lacquer and pigments to finish Buddhist altars used in temples and homes. Utilizes painting and polishing techniques to enhance aesthetics and durability.
Fine Wood Manufacturer
Craftsman who handles everything from shaping components to finishing using high-grade timber (fine wood) for furniture and crafts. Utilizes precise wood processing techniques and aesthetic sense to manufacture custom orders and one-of-a-kind items.
Woodblock Maker
Artisan who carves woodblocks used for producing ukiyo-e and woodblock prints using hand tools such as carving knives to create printing plates.
Wood Inlay Artisan
Traditional craftsperson who combines various pieces of wood and metal to apply geometric patterns to decorative items and furniture using yosegi inlay and zogan techniques.
Ranma Craftsman (Ranma Manufacturing)
Ranma craftsmen produce ranma, interior decorative components of buildings, using manual labor or machines from timber selection through carving, kumiko assembly, and finishing. They utilize traditional techniques to provide products that combine aesthetic design and functionality.
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.