noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
straw work; making things from straw
Refers to the traditional winter farm task of crafting items from straw, such as ropes, sandals, or mats. Often used as a noun or with する to describe the activity.
冬になると農家では藁仕事が始まる。
When winter comes, straw work begins at the farmhouse.
祖母は藁仕事をして
My grandmother was doing straw work, twisting rope.