Feather Broom Maker
はねぼうきせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who manually manufactures cleaning feather brooms by combining bird feathers and wooden handles.
Description
Feather broom makers are artisans who select and process bird feathers as raw materials, attach them to wooden handles, and manufacture feather brooms. They cut the feathers to uniform lengths and thicknesses, and fix them to a core using wire, thread, or adhesive. Then, they tie or glue them to the handle to finish them as a single cleaning tool. The work is primarily manual, and since it involves handling blades and small parts, it requires meticulous attention to detail and manual dexterity.
Workshops typically engage in small-batch, multi-variety custom production, and may also customize according to customer requests or inherit and improve traditional techniques. After completion, they undergo quality inspection before shipment. In addition to workshop employment or self-employment, they may also handle sales at tourist spots or traditional craft exhibitions.
Future Outlook
As the number of inheritors of traditional skills decreases, it will maintain certain demand as a highly rare occupation, but the market is on a shrinking trend. Developing new sales channels through tourism demand and e-commerce sales is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Dexterous hands, skilled at fine work / Has patience
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / OEM Manufacturing / Self-Employed / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice → Artisan → Workshop Manager → Traditional Craft Artist
Required Skills
Blade Handling / Manual Assembly / Raw Material Selection and Inspection
Recommended Skills
Quality Control / Traditional Craft Knowledge / Woodworking Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it requires uniformly arranging fine feathers and attaching them accurately. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves prolonged standing and manual labor, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Work processes are standardized, with little adaptation to major changes. |
| Communication Skills | Primarily task-focused, so interpersonal communication is minimal. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is quantity management and dimension adjustment, but no advanced calculations are needed. |
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