Bamboo Bark Craftsman
たけかわざいくにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who braids and finishes baskets, trays, ornaments, etc., by hand using bamboo bark as material.
Description
Bamboo bark craftsmen use bamboo bark as material to produce craft items such as baskets, trays, mats, and decorative objects. First, they pre-treat the bamboo bark through boiling, soaking, etc., to achieve the appropriate hardness and flexibility, then form shapes using traditional braiding techniques. After shaping, they trim excess parts, apply coloring or coatings to enhance texture and durability. While inheriting traditional techniques, they are also required to innovate with modern designs and applications. Work is mainly individual in workshops, but opportunities exist in regional traditional industry projects, demonstrations, and as instructors in classes.
Future Outlook
While a decrease in practitioners is a concern due to lack of successors, steady demand is expected from efforts to add high value to traditional crafts and regional revitalization initiatives.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at fine work / Has attention to detail / Has patience
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / Demonstration Sales / Personal Workshop / Regional Traditional Industry Project / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Craftsman (pre-independence) → Independent Business → Traditional Craftsman → Crafts Class Instructor
Required Skills
Bamboo Bark Pre-treatment / Braiding Technique / Finishing Technique / Tool Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Basic Woodworking Knowledge / Color Sense / Design Skills / Knowledge of Traditional Crafts History
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required for fine braiding and finishing. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Required for devising designs and shapes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly work-focused with few interactions with people. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Dimension calculations, etc., are relatively simple. |
| Stress Tolerance | Relatively low pressure from deadlines and the precision of handwork. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly individual work with little team collaboration. |
Related Qualifications
- Traditional Craftsman
Aliases
- Bamboo Bark Artisan
- Bamboo Bark Craft Artisan
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