Jikatabi Manufacturing Worker
じかたびせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Jikatabi manufacturing workers are craftsmen who produce traditional Japanese jikatabi, performing processes such as cutting materials, sewing, and attaching soles by hand or with sewing machines.
Description
Jikatabi manufacturing workers are specialists who make jikatabi using fabric materials such as cotton or hemp. First, they cut the fabric according to patterns, then perform sewing with sewing machines or by hand. Afterward, they attach soles such as rubber or hemp soles and finish the shape. The work is primarily manual, with accurate dimension management and careful sewing directly impacting quality. While preserving traditional techniques, there are factories with mass production systems as well as workshops where artisans handcraft each pair.
Future Outlook
Demand for construction work and festival use remains steady, but the shortage of successors to traditional techniques is serious. Technology inheritance and new design development are future challenges.
Personality Traits
Artisan Temperament / Highly Focused / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Manual Labor / Part-time Worker / Standing Work
Career Path
Apprentice → Craftsman → Group Leader → Factory Manager → Independent Workshop Establishment
Required Skills
Cutting Skills / Dimension Management / Hand Sewing Skills / Machine Sewing / Sole Bonding Skills
Recommended Skills
Material Knowledge / Pattern Design / Quality Control / Sewing Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the accuracy of sewing directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and extensive manual labor require a certain level of physical stamina. |
Aliases
- Jikatabi Artisan
- Tabi Manufacturing Worker
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