craftsperson; artisan
Refers to a person skilled in a traditional or decorative craft, such as ceramics, textiles, or metalwork. Often implies artistic or handcrafted work rather than industrial production.
She is a well-known ceramic artisan.
Many craftspeople live in this town.
工芸家 stresses artistic craftsmanship, while 職人 emphasizes practical, hands-on skill in a trade.
Compound of 工芸 (kōgei, 'crafts, industrial arts') and 家 (ka, 'person, specialist'). The term is straightforward and modern.