Doll Dresser
にんぎょうきつけし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who beautifully dresses Japanese dolls and hina dolls with kimono and obi sashes. Requires intricate sewing skills and traditional dressing techniques.
Description
Doll dressers are artisans who tailor small kimono and obi to the appropriate size for Japanese dolls and hina dolls, and dress them meticulously down to the finest details. They handle tasks such as fabric cutting, sewing, obi tying, and attaching accessories, applying traditional dressing techniques while demonstrating an aesthetic sense suited to the doll's expression and atmosphere. They undertake a wide range of work including custom orders, repairs and maintenance, and exhibition displays, active in long-established workshops, traditional craft halls, and tourist experience workshops. Many undergo extended apprenticeships before becoming independent, with successor shortages posing a challenge.
Future Outlook
While successor shortages in traditional crafts remain a challenge, niche markets are expanding due to growing tourism and cultural experience demands. Amid a reevaluation of handmade value, stable demand is expected.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous hands skilled in fine work / Excellent aesthetic sense / Patient
Work Style
Custom Manufacturing / Freelance / Traditional Craft Facility Employment / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprenticeship as a disciple → Artisan Apprentice → Independent Workshop Establishment → Traditional Craftsman Certification → Exhibition and Event Production
Required Skills
Handling of Fine Tools / Intricate Sewing Technique / Japanese Sewing Basics / Kimono Tailoring Knowledge / Obi Tying Technique
Recommended Skills
Costume Knowledge (Materials) / Customer Service / Display Experience / Traditional Crafts Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is required in intricate dressing techniques and fabric handling. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly individual work with minimal external communication. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly prolonged fine posture work with low physical demands. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Primarily individual work with low frequency of team collaboration. |
Related Qualifications
- Traditional Craftsman (Doll Dressing Field)
Aliases
- Doll Dressing Artisan
Related Jobs
- Doll Maker
- Japanese Dressmaker
- Traditional Craftsman