Such kiji-shi's base, Ogura Village issued kiji-shi's licenses (called 'menjo' or 'kansatsu') and sent runners to collect shares from kiji-shi who were doing their business in various parts of the country.
木地師たちの本拠地である小椋村では木地師の免状や鑑札を発行するとともに、各地の木地師のもとに奉納金を集める使者を送り出した。