Kyogi Craftsman
きょうぎさいくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who handcrafts food packaging and decorative items using thinly processed wood (kyogi).
Description
Kyogi craftsmen use thinly processed wood (kyogi) to produce food packaging and decorative items. Through manual processes such as cutting out, shaving, bending, and joining, they manufacture everyday items like sushi tub liners, confectionery trays, and traditional craft products. Taking into account wood properties, humidity, and drying management, they perform highly precise work to create products that bring out the natural texture unique to natural materials. They belong to small workshops or traditional craft organizations and are required to inherit and develop skilled techniques.
Future Outlook
Although the overall number of workers is declining due to decreasing demand for traditional crafts, demand from high-end restaurants and regional revitalization exists, so a certain market is expected to be maintained.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and skilled in detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Regional Traditional Industry / Self-Employed Sole Proprietor / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Kyogi Craftsman → Foreman → Traditional Artisan → Independent Business
Required Skills
Blade Sharpening / Hand Tool Operation / Material Properties Understanding / Wood Cutting Techniques
Recommended Skills
Basic Design Knowledge / Drawing Creation / Quality Control / Traditional Craft Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate processing of thin wood pieces is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly solo work, with low frequency of communication with others. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical management is minimal. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because individual work predominates in small-scale workshops. |
Related Qualifications
- Woodworking Technician
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