Indoor Broom Manufacturing Worker
ざしきぼうきせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An indoor broom manufacturing worker is a craftsman or technician who handcrafts traditional indoor brooms using natural materials such as broom grass and bamboo.
Description
An indoor broom manufacturing worker mainly uses materials such as broom grass, bamboo handles, straw, and Japanese paper cords to manufacture Japanese-style brooms suitable for indoor cleaning. The process starts with material selection and preprocessing, followed by uniformly braiding and bundling the grass, fixing it to a bamboo or wooden handle, and finishing. In the finishing work, size and braid uniformity are checked to ensure quality. While inheriting traditional techniques, improvements in design and usability may also be made. The work is primarily manual in small-scale or self-employed workshops, using tools such as knives, rulers, and cord-tightening devices.
Future Outlook
While there are concerns about a shortage of successors, as traditional craft products, there is demand from tourist souvenirs and interior decorations, and a certain market is expected to be maintained.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Craftsman → Skilled Craftsman → Master Craftsman → Workshop Manager
Required Skills
Braiding Technique / Dimensional Measurement / Knife Handling / Material Selection
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of fine braiding and bundling affects product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength due to long hours of manual work and standing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because the manufacturing method is traditional with little major change. |
| Communication Skills | Mainly individual work, with little interpersonal communication. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because precise mathematical analysis is not required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is little pressure from tight deadlines. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because most work is done individually. |
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