Crest Embroiderer
もんししゅうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Traditional craft artisan who meticulously embroiders crests and other designs onto Japanese clothing and fabric products using needle and thread.
Description
Crest embroiderers are artisans who primarily embroider family crests and auspicious patterns onto Japanese clothing (kimono, hakama), sheer silk gauze, sashes, etc., using traditional techniques. They perform all tasks manually, from creating the underdrawing, preparing threads, stretching fabric on a frame, flat stitching, Sagara stitching, and embedding gold and silver threads, selecting techniques according to the fabric's texture and colors. After completion, they shape it and hand it over for lining and tailoring. Delicate handwork and patience are essential, and mastery requires years of training.
Future Outlook
As the number of technique successors decreases, scarcity value increases, while demand from tourist souvenirs, reconstruction support, and restoration is also expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Atelier Employment / Freelance / Made-to-Order Production / Traditional Crafts Employment
Career Path
Apprentice/Assistant → Artisan (Independent) → Workshop Operator → Acquisition of Traditional Artisan Certification → Instructor/Teacher
Required Skills
Creating Underdrawings / Hand Embroidery / Knowledge of Threads and Colors / Tension Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Basic Foreign Language Skills / Basic Japanese Dressmaking Knowledge / Design Software / Machine Embroidery
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even a single thread's misalignment affects the entire pattern. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accuracy in manual work is emphasized more than numerical calculations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Primarily because the work is completed individually. |
Aliases
- Family Crest Embroiderer
- Traditional Embroidery Artisan
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- Embroiderer
- Japanese Dressmaker
- Machine Embroiderer