Traditional Crafts Knowledge × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
12 jobs found.
Wood Carver
A craftsman who carves wood using tools such as carving knives and chisels to create Buddhist statues, crafts, sculptures, and more.
Go Board and Shogi Board Grid Line Worker
Artisan who accurately draws, engraves, and finishes grid lines on wooden go boards and shogi boards using lacquer.
Rust Applicator (Lacquerware Manufacturing)
A skilled artisan occupation specializing in the rust application process, the base preparation stage of lacquerware manufacturing, to form a smooth and strong surface suitable for lacquer coating.
Sarasa (Sarasa) Worker
Artisan who uses plant dyes or synthetic dyes, employing stencil dyeing or woodblock printing techniques to produce sarasa paper for decorative or wrapping paper purposes. Responsible for meticulous color expression through handcrafting and the inheritance of traditional techniques.
Cloisonné Wire Setter
A traditional artisan who attaches metal wires to the base, applies enamel, fires it, and manufactures cloisonné decorative items.
Shunkei Lacquer Craftsman
Shunkei lacquer craftsmen apply transparent lacquer coatings to wood products, enhancing aesthetics and durability in this Japanese traditional craft occupation.
Sand Craft Worker
Traditional craft artisan who sprinkles gold and silver powder on the surfaces of lacquerware and similar items to create intricate decorative patterns.
Sumi Ink Manufacturing Worker
Craftsman engaged in manufacturing solid ink or liquid ink for calligraphy, blending soot (pine soot/oil soot) and glue, then molding, drying, and polishing using traditional techniques.
Coater (Lacquer: Lacquerware Manufacturing)
Specialist in the lacquerware manufacturing process who applies multiple layers of lacquer to wooden bases and other substrates, repeating polishing and drying to achieve beautiful gloss and durability.
Doll Dresser
Artisan who beautifully dresses Japanese dolls and hina dolls with kimono and obi sashes. Requires intricate sewing skills and traditional dressing techniques.