Leather Bag Maker
かわせいふくろものせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that handles everything from designing leather bags to cutting, sewing, and finishing, producing high-quality bags and pouches.
Description
Leather bag makers create patterns, cut, skive, sew, attach hardware, and perform finishing processes based on design drawings for bags and pouches made of leather. They are artisans or workers who combine various processes such as hand sewing, machine sewing, bonding, and dyeing to complete the product, and take responsibility up to quality checks. Production scales range from custom-made small lots to mass production in factories, requiring technical skills and attention to detail suited to designs and material characteristics.
Future Outlook
Amid intensifying cost competition from overseas production, demand for high-value handmade products and custom-made items remains steady domestically, and the challenges ahead include succession of skilled artisans' techniques and coexistence with automation technology.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands skilled in detailed work / Excellent aesthetic sense / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time / Self-employed Freelance / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Craftsman (Independent) → Factory Line Leader → Quality Manager → Independent Business (Brand Establishment)
Required Skills
Finishing Process / Hardware Attachment / Leather Cutting Technique / Pattern Making / Quality Inspection / Sewing Technique
Recommended Skills
Adhesive and Painting Knowledge / CAD Pattern Technology / Design Understanding / Knowledge of Leather Properties
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small scratches or distortions affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the heavy burden of long hours of standing work and manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Some simple calculations are required, but advanced mathematical analysis is not needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Leather Product Manufacturing Technician (Grade 2-3)
Aliases
- Leather Bag Artisan
- Leather Bag Craftsman
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