Commissioned Production × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
26 jobs found.
Noh Mask Maker
A traditional craft artisan who carves Noh masks used on the Noh stage from wood and finishes them with lacquer and coloring.
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.
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.
Wax Worker (Ceramics Manufacturing)
A profession that performs decoration techniques using wax (wax painting) on the surface of ceramics, expressing patterns and designs through glazing and firing.
Wagasa Craftsman
A profession that crafts traditional wagasa by combining bamboo ribs and washi paper to achieve waterproofing.
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.