Self-Employed × Career Path: Traditional Craftsman
11 jobs found.
Indigo Dyeing Worker
Japanese traditional craft artisan who hand-dyes fabrics and clothing using fermented indigo vat liquid.
Ikkambari Artisan
Traditional craft technique of layering washi paper or cloth onto base materials such as baskets, securing with glue, and applying decorative and waterproof treatments.
Kasuri Weaver
Kasuri weavers pre-dye sections of warp and weft yarns separately and weave to express unique kasuri patterns, a traditional hand-weaving technical occupation.
Lacquerware Craftsman
A craftsman who applies lacquer to wooden vessels, polishes and decorates them, and manufactures lacquerware.
Cloisonné Polishing Worker
Traditional craft artisan who polishes and buffs the surface of cloisonné decorative items after firing to impart a smooth luster.
Shinto-Buddhist Altar Joiner
A craftsman who produces wooden products such as Shinto and Buddhist implements and altars used in shrines and temples, using joinery techniques and traditional finishing processes.
Katagami Stencil Carver
Traditional craft artisan who applies resist processing to washi paper and precisely carves stencil paper for katazome dyeing based on patterns.
Doll Head Maker
Artisan who shapes, sculpts, and colors doll heads from materials (such as wood, resin, clay, etc.) to create expressive finishes.
Feather Broom Maker
Artisan who manually manufactures cleaning feather brooms by combining bird feathers and wooden handles.
Buddhist Altar Lacquerer
Specialist who applies lacquer and pigments to finish Buddhist altars used in temples and homes. Utilizes painting and polishing techniques to enhance aesthetics and durability.