Full-time × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
11 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.
Sashi Yuzen Worker
A Sashi Yuzen worker is an artisan who uses the Sashi Yuzen technique, one of the Yuzen dyeing methods, to draw patterns on silk fabrics such as kimonos and obis with resist paste and apply colors using brushes.
Lacquerware Artisan Apprentice
Apprentice occupation learning the basic techniques of lacquerware manufacturing, acquiring a series of processes from base preparation to painting, polishing, and finishing.
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.
Charcoal Polisher (Lacquerware Manufacturing)
Specialist responsible for the polishing and finishing process of lacquerware, using charcoal powder and abrasives to smoothly polish the coated surface.
Steamer Manufacturing Worker
Steamer manufacturing workers process bamboo or wood to manufacture cooking steamers (seiro).
Tabi Wooden Last Maker
Specialist who designs and carves wooden lasts used in tabi manufacturing, refining dimensions and shapes.
Coater (Lacquer: Lacquerware Manufacturing)
Specialist in the lacquerware manufacturing process who applies multiple layers of lacquer to wooden bases and other substrates, repeating polishing and drying to achieve beautiful gloss and durability.
Brush Maker
Artisans who produce writing brushes for calligraphy, painting, makeup, etc. They manually handle everything from selecting hair materials, shaping the tips, processing and assembling shafts, to finishing.