Hina Doll Maker
ひなにんぎょうせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisans who create traditional hina dolls using materials such as wood, hariko, and fabric, handling everything from wood cutting to assembly, face coloring, and dressing in costumes.
Description
Hina doll makers are artisans who produce traditional hina dolls used for the Doll Festival. They cut wood to shape the body and head, and reinforce the framework with hariko or paper pasting. They paint facial expressions with brushes, carefully dress the dolls in fabric-made costumes, and then apply finishes with lacquer or gold leaf. Delicate handwork and advanced techniques are required, involving numerous processes and significant time until completion.
Future Outlook
Successor shortage is a challenge, but interest in support systems and technology preservation is growing as part of traditional culture inheritance and regional revitalization. Although seasonal demand is limited, the value as one-of-a-kind craft items is appreciated in many contexts.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, skilled in fine work / Excellent aesthetic sense / Has strong attention to detail / Patient
Work Style
Freelance / Individual Workshop / Traditional Workshop / Workshop Instruction
Career Path
Apprentice Artisan → Hina Doll Maker → Skilled Artisan → Workshop Manager → Traditional Craftsman → Craft Artist
Required Skills
Facial Coloring Technique / Handling of Cutting Tools / Hariko / Polishing and Finishing Technique / Sewing Skills / Woodworking Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic Design Knowledge / Color Sense / Customer Service and Sales Knowledge / Traditional Crafts Theory
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is essential in face coloring and costume dressing. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Necessary to create traditional yet unique aesthetic designs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly individual work with minimal need for instruction transmission. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced calculations are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Traditional Craftsman (Doll Making)
Aliases
- Doll Maker
- Hina Doll Artisan
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