These prints show the occupations of the 蒔絵師 (makie-shi, lacquerware maker) on the left and the 檜物師 (himono-shi, maker of goods made from hinoki wood) on the right.

A makie-shi is an artisan who makes Maki-e, traditional Japanese lacquerware. This technique involves decorating surfaces by applying Urushi (lacquer) and spraying gold or silver powder on top of the design. This craft requires high craftsmanship and high art sensitivity. This technique is commonly used for ornamental objects, such as traditional small cases and boxes.

A himono-shi is a traditional Japanese craftsman who specializes in making goods made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood. Hinoki is highly valued for its pleasant fragrance, resistance to decay, and its durability, for use in furniture and traditional crafts. In the image, the himono-shi is making containers and wooden stands.