Freelancer × Career Path: Artisan

5 jobs found.

Obi Cord Braider

Artisan who braids cords (such as obijime) for tying kimono sashes using traditional techniques.

Kokeshi painter

Artisan who paints traditional patterns and faces on the wooden body of kokeshi dolls using brushes and pigments.

Indigo Dyer

An artisan who dyes fabrics and clothes using traditional dyeing techniques such as indigo dyeing and handles the process up to productization.

Hagoita Maker

Hagoita makers are traditional craft specialists who handle hagoita used as New Year's decorations or toys, from wood forming, base preparation, lacquer coating, painting, gold leaf application, to finishing, all consistently.

Wagasa rib maker (bamboo)

Traditional craft occupation that handcrafts wagasa frames using bamboo as material.