Made-to-Order Production × Career Path: Independent Business
41 jobs found.
Bashofu Weaver
Bashofu weavers hand-weave Bashofu fabric made from plant fibers of the banana family, a traditional craft occupation.
Inlay (Hame) Woodworker
A craftsman who precisely cuts and processes various woods to manufacture decorative inlay (wooden inlay) products.
Mounting Artisan (Hyōgu)
Traditional craftsperson who uses washi paper or fabric to decorate and reinforce artworks such as hanging scrolls, screens, and frames, shaping them for preservation and display.
Folding Screen Paperer
Artisan who crafts folding screens by applying decorative materials such as Japanese paper or fabric to wooden frames using traditional techniques.
Religious Robe Tailor
Religious robe tailors are specialists who take measurements, cut, sew, tailor, and repair kesa and clerical robes worn by monks and nuns.
Bone Craftsman
A profession that uses animal bones and horns as materials, applying processes such as carving, openwork carving, and polishing with hand tools to produce decorative items and handicrafts.
Straw Product Manufacturing Worker
A profession that manufactures products such as baskets and hats by braiding and shaping processing using straw as raw material.
Betrothal Gift Maker
Artisans and technicians who manufacture betrothal items such as mizuhiki, noshi, and betrothal money envelopes used in wedding betrothal ceremonies.
Wood Inlay Artisan
Traditional craftsperson who combines various pieces of wood and metal to apply geometric patterns to decorative items and furniture using yosegi inlay and zogan techniques.
Hoop Fitter (Oke and Barrel Manufacturing)
A profession that processes timber into bent hoops or staves, assembles them with iron hoops or fasteners, and manufactures leak-proof oke (wooden tubs) and barrels.