Material Knowledge × Workstyle: Workshop Employment
19 jobs found.
Seal Engraver
Artisan who engraves characters and patterns on seal materials (stone, wood, resin, etc.) using hand carving or machine engraving.
Lacquer Coating Worker
Artisan who applies multiple layers of natural lacquer to the surfaces of lacquerware, wooden products, metals, ceramics, etc., repeatedly drying and polishing to impart beautiful luster and durability.
Painter and Sculptor
Artisan who plans and designs three-dimensional works incorporating painting elements, and creates them by sculpting and coloring materials.
Kasuri Weaver
Kasuri weavers pre-dye sections of warp and weft yarns separately and weave to express unique kasuri patterns, a traditional hand-weaving technical occupation.
Wig Maker
Artisan who uses human hair or synthetic fibers as materials to handcraft and repair wigs and hairpieces from mold taking to finishing.
Kimono Repairer
Specialist who repairs and restores kimonos and Japanese clothing accessories to a reusable state.
Fishing Net Knitter
Fishing net knitters are artisans who knit fishing nets used in fisheries. They use threads or ropes to manually or with knitting machines adjust the mesh, ensuring strength and durability.
Kiwamono Artisan (Doll Manufacturing)
A Kiwamono artisan (doll manufacturing) is a craftsman who uses materials such as clay and wooden molds to perform the entire process from doll prototype creation to coloring, assembly, and decoration.
Hard Lacquerware Worker
An artisan who manufactures highly durable hard lacquerware products by applying synthetic resin paint to wooden or plastic bases, polishing, and shaping them.
Festival Lantern (Chōchin) Name Inscriber
Traditional handicraft occupation that uses a brush to inscribe names or decorations on lanterns used in festivals.