Bamboo bender (bamboo-made)
こつきょくしょく（たけせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that shapes bamboo material using steaming bending or splitting processes to manufacture curved surface components such as furniture parts and crafts.
Description
The bamboo bender (bamboo-made) is a profession that uses bamboo as raw material, heats and steams bamboo splints to make them flexible, bends them along a mold, and cools and dries them to manufacture curved surface components. In addition to being used as parts for traditional bamboo products such as furniture and baskets, it is also applied to modern interior uses. The work involves selecting bamboo, splitting, steaming bending, fixing to the bending mold, and finishing (polishing, painting, etc.), requiring management of humidity and temperature as well as precision in mold fitting.
Future Outlook
While aging craftsmen and lack of successors are challenges, a certain level of demand is expected to be maintained due to the demand for traditional crafts and attention in the interior design field.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Freelance / Individual workshop / Traditional crafts / Workshop employment
Career Path
Apprentice (disciple) → Craftsman → Independent business → Workshop owner → Traditional craft instructor
Required Skills
Bamboo selection and processing skills / Bending mold operation / Polishing and painting finishing / Steaming bending operation
Recommended Skills
Bamboo material engineering / Design sense / Traditional craft knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise bending accuracy directly affects product quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity is required in creating designs for traditional crafts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to heavy labor and many hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it focuses on basic measurements rather than complex mathematical analysis. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly individual work, with little teamwork. |
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