Individual workshop × Career Path: Independent practice
4 jobs found.
Swordsmith
A craftsman who oversees the entire manufacturing process of Japanese swords. Employs advanced techniques from forging to quenching and polishing to create swords that combine artistic value and practicality.
Buddhist altar engraver (metal)
A craftsman who processes and fabricates metal decorative items and parts used in Buddhist altar fittings using traditional techniques such as engraving, repoussé, and inlay.
Buddhist statue sculptor
Buddhist statue sculptors are traditional craft artisans who specialize in creating and restoring Buddhist statues that embody Buddhist teachings. They handle the entire process from modeling to coloring using techniques such as wood carving, dry lacquer, and gold leaf.
Straw rope craftsman
Traditional manufacturing occupation that twists straw into rope. Utilizes rice straw, a byproduct of crops, to produce ropes for various uses such as shimenawa and packaging twine.