Freelance × Career Path: Craftsman
36 jobs found.
Shakuhachi Maker
Craftsman who makes shakuhachi, a bamboo vertical flute. Handles everything from material selection through processing to finishing adjustments consistently by hand.
Stencil Engraver (Metal)
Craftsman who transfers patterns to metal stencils for textile stencil dyeing (katazome) and engraves and processes them precisely.
Bamboo Basket Weaver
A profession that hand-weaves baskets using bamboo as material to manufacture daily necessities and decorative items.
Bamboo Spinning Top Maker
Artisan who processes bamboo material to manufacture traditional handmade bamboo spinning tops (bamboo koma).
Daruma manufacturer (paper-made)
Traditional craft artisan who manually performs a series of processes using washi or paper, from making the Daruma core material to papier-mâché application, drying, coloring, and face painting.
Tsuishu Wood Carver
A Tsuishu wood carver is a craftsman skilled in the traditional craft technique of applying multiple layers of lacquer to a wood base and then carving patterns with a carving knife.
Ceramic Handmade Forming Worker
A profession that forms clay using hand-building or potter's wheel to manufacture greenware for ceramics.
Hagoita Painter
Traditional coloring artisan who applies colors to the wooden surface of hagoita and carefully draws patterns and decorations.
Gilding Artist
Traditional manufacturing occupation that applies gold decorations to craft items such as lacquerware and ceramics.
Hyōgu Craftsman
Craftsman who uses washi paper and fabric to mount hanging scrolls, fusuma, screens, and other traditional interior decorations and artworks.