Gold and Silver Artisan
きんぎんざいくし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who creates decorative items and crafts using techniques such as chasing, inlay, and gilding with gold or silver as materials.
Description
Gold and Silver Artisans are specialists who create decorative items and crafts by employing diverse techniques such as repoussé, engraving, inlay, and gilding on metal. They handle a wide range of products as traditional crafts, including tea ceremony utensils, sword fittings, Buddhist altar fittings, personal adornments, and interior decorative parts. They understand the properties of materials and perform everything from design drafting to base preparation, processing, and finishing in an integrated manner, and may also handle repair and restoration work. It requires years of training, precise handwork, and aesthetic sense.
Future Outlook
While there is a stable market due to demand for high-end crafts and traditional culture, the shortage of successors is an issue. Creation of new demand, such as product development for tourism and inbound visitors, is expected.
Personality Traits
Excellent Aesthetic Sense / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Commissioned Production / OEM Manufacturing / Repair and Maintenance / Self-employed Freelance / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice/Disciple → Artisan → Traditional Craftsman → Workshop Owner → Instructor
Required Skills
Chasing Technique / Drafting and Design / Inlay Technique / Metal Processing / Soldering
Recommended Skills
CAD Design / Color Sense / Metallurgy / Photo and Illustration Production
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required in fine decorative processing. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because ideation of designs and decoration patterns is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because motivation to learn and apply diverse traditional techniques is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced calculations are few, and intuitive measurement is mainly used. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is mainly done individually. |
Related Qualifications
- Traditional Craftsman (Holder of Traditional Craft Industry Techniques)
Aliases
- Chasing Artisan
- Forged Metal Artisan
- Gold and Silver Craftsman
Related Jobs
- Chasing Artisan
- Forging Metal Worker
- Jewelry Artisan