Leather Bag Maker
ひかくふくろものかこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Leather bag makers are craftspeople who manufacture leather bags such as bags and pouches, responsible for the entire process from cutting the leather to sewing and finishing.
Description
Leather bag makers are specialists who cut leather based on design drawings or patterns, form shapes with hand sewing or machine sewing, and complete products through finishing processes such as edge polishing, dyeing, and burnishing. They understand the properties of materials and use appropriate tools and techniques to pursue durability and aesthetics. In factories or workshops, they handle a wide range from mass production processing to custom-made production, and are also involved in quality control and process improvement.
Future Outlook
Demand remains strong for high value-added leather products differentiated from mass-produced items and for handmade products. Amid challenges in technology inheritance and artisan cultivation, artisans' value is stably demanded.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Patient
Work Style
Contract Processing / Factory Employment / Independent Workshop / OEM Manufacturing
Career Path
Apprentice Processor → Skilled Processor → Chief Artisan or Section Leader → Workshop Owner or Proprietor → Product Planner or Designer
Required Skills
Finishing Processing / Leather Cutting Technique / Pattern Reading / Quality Inspection / Sewing Technique
Recommended Skills
Dyeing Finishing Agents / Language Proficiency / Leather Properties Knowledge / Pattern CAD Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because meticulous sewing and finishing determine product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves standing work and handling leather, requiring physical stamina. |
Related Qualifications
- Leather Product Manufacturing Technician Grade 2
- Leather Product Manufacturing Technician Grade 3
- Vocational Training Instructor (Leather Products)
Aliases
- Leather Bag Artisan
- Leather Bag Processor
- Leather Small Goods Processor
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