Buddhist Altar Hardware Craftsman
ぶつだんかなぐこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who manufactures and decorates fittings for Buddhist altars using techniques such as casting, polishing, and engraving.
Description
Buddhist altar hardware craftsmen manufacture and decorate handles and fittings used in Buddhist altars. They melt metal alloys and form them in molds, applying chasing, polishing, and surface treatments to achieve high decorativeness and durability. They reproduce traditional engraved patterns or create custom-made products according to requests, handling the entire process up to adjustments for installation on the altar body. This is a traditional craft field that emphasizes technology inheritance, requiring meticulous attention and advanced skills.
Future Outlook
While the shortage of successors is becoming serious, there is steady demand in the high-end Buddhist altar market and overseas needs. Preservation and inheritance of traditional techniques are challenges.
Personality Traits
Excellent Aesthetic Sense / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Manufacturing Contractor / Self-Employed / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Buddhist Altar Hardware Apprentice → Buddhist Altar Hardware Craftsman → Lead Craftsman → Workshop Manager → Independent Business
Required Skills
Casting Skills / Chasing Skills / Metal Material Knowledge / Mold Making / Polishing and Finishing Skills
Recommended Skills
Die Design (CAD) / Engraving Skills / Surface Treatment Skills / Traditional Craft Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Fine patterns and high-precision finishing are required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | A sense for decorative patterns and designs is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is often done quietly by oneself. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There are calculations for mixing ratios, etc., but they are not complex. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly individual work, with little teamwork. |
Related Qualifications
- Skills Certification (Casting Work)
- Skills Certification (Chasing Work)
- Skills Certification (Finishing Work)
Related Jobs
- Chasing Craftsman
- Metal Product Manufacturer
- Plating Worker