Artisan × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
7 jobs found.
Rush Grass (Igusa) Weaver
Artisan who weaves tatami facing using rush grass. Combines traditional hand-weaving techniques with machine operation to manufacture tatami facing for homes and stores.
Itome Worker (Hand-Drawn Yuzen)
Specialized artisan who hand-draws outline lines using itome paste in the yuzen dyeing process to perform resist treatment.
Lacquer Strainer
Traditional craft occupation that applies lacquer to beautifully finish the surfaces of utensils and objects, enhancing durability.
Cloisonné Polishing Worker
Traditional craft artisan who polishes and buffs the surface of cloisonné decorative items after firing to impart a smooth luster.
Loom Worker (Oshima Tsumugi Manufacturing)
Skilled artisan who operates looms for Oshima Tsumugi, using mud-dyed weft threads to weave intricate kasuri patterns.
Charcoal Bale Maker
Artisan who weaves straw bales (charcoal bales) for storing and transporting charcoal using straw or miscanthus. Employs traditional braiding techniques to manufacture products that balance strength and breathability.
Yuzen Dyer
Yuzen dyers are traditional craft technicians who dye patterns on fabrics such as kimonos using the Yuzen dyeing technique. They manually perform processes from underpainting to stencil creation, resist paste application, dyeing, steaming, and scouring.