man dressed like an artisan; man of workmanlike appearance
Describes a man whose clothing or overall look resembles that of a traditional craftsman or manual worker, often implying a rugged, practical style.
The man dressed like an artisan showed up at the site in work clothes.
He always has a workmanlike appearance, wearing jeans and a tool belt.
Compound of 職人 (artisan, craftsman) + 体 (style, appearance) + の (possessive particle) + 男 (man). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the phrase transparently means 'a man of artisan-like appearance'.