These two designs show the occupations of the 形置師 (kataoki-shi, a person who applies a pattern to cloth using a stencil) on the left and the 番匠師 (bansho-shi, carpenter) on the right.

The kataoki technique is applied to various items, including paper, ceramics, and other ornaments. In this image, the technique is being used on cloth. In the past, patterns were made from washi (handmade paper) treated with persimmon juice to make it more durable. Each pattern was carefully cut and considered a valuable asset for dyeing families. The dyeing process began by placing a pattern on the cloth, followed by the application of beeswax. Since the cut-out areas (covered with beeswax) did not absorb color, the subsequent dyeing process was much easier. Once the dyeing process was complete, the wax was washed off. In the image, the long cloth held by the woman has already been dyed, washed and is in the drying stage.

"Banshoshi" was an old term for carpenters and, at certain points in history, specifically referred to a master carpenter. Before machinery was introduced, every step of the woodworking process was carried out by hand. In the image, the carpenter is smoothing the surface of a thick piece of wood using a specialized tool called chōna (釿, ちょうな). If you have the opportunity to visit an old castle, you may notice traces of their craftsmanship in the pillar of the building.