Workshop Employment × Recommended Skills: Traditional Craft Techniques
30 jobs found.
Prayer Bead Stringer (Karaki Wood)
Craftsman who manually produces, finishes, and assembles Buddhist prayer beads using karaki wood.
Dye Worker (Igusa and Straw Dyeing)
Artisan who immerses natural materials such as igusa and straw in dye, handling everything from coloring to drying and finishing. Uses traditional techniques to fix colors on raw materials for tatami facing and handicrafts.
Bamboo Spinning Top Maker
Artisan who processes bamboo material to manufacture traditional handmade bamboo spinning tops (bamboo koma).
Bamboo Ruler Maker
A craftsman who handcrafts precise measuring rulers (bamboo rulers) using bamboo as material.
Tabi Wooden Last Maker
Specialist who designs and carves wooden lasts used in tabi manufacturing, refining dimensions and shapes.
Chitsu (Chitsu) Manufacturing Worker
Artisan who manufactures chitsu to protect books and scrolls. Uses washi paper and cloth for mounting processing to beautifully and safely store works and documents.
Woodcarver (Wood Product Manufacturing)
Artisan who creates three-dimensional sculptures and reliefs using carving knives and chisels with wood as material.
Paper Lantern Repairer
Artisan who repairs damaged parts of paper lanterns made from washi paper, bamboo, etc., restoring them to a usable state.
Hand-Beaten Cord Maker
A job that processes fibers such as hemp, cotton, and silk into cord shapes by beating or twisting them together using manual labor or simple tools.
Hand Weaver
Hand weavers use manual looms or handwork to interweave threads and produce fabric, manufacturing high-value textiles using traditional techniques.