Leather Bag Tailor
かわぶくろしたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who cuts and sews leather materials to tailor bags and bag-like products. Requires precise manual processes and finishing techniques.
Description
Leather bag tailors produce bag-shaped leather products through processes such as leather selection, cutting, sewing, hardware attachment, and edge finishing. Based on design drawings or patterns, they perform sewing using hand sewing and sewing machines, attach hardware and belt fittings to complete the shape, requiring high attention to detail and manual dexterity. They also handle post-processing such as dyeing and polishing finishes. They are active in diverse settings from traditional handicrafts and small-lot contract production to manufacturing high-end brand items.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-end leather products and handmade items remains strong, and craftsmen’s skills are being re-evaluated amid the expansion of customization and online sales, while competition with mass-production factories continues.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract manufacturing / Individual workshop / OEM manufacturing / Workshop employment
Career Path
Apprentice Leather Bag Tailor → Leather Bag Tailor → Expert Leather Craftsman → Workshop Owner / Self-employed
Required Skills
Cutting technique / Hardware attachment technique / Leather properties knowledge / Sewing technique
Recommended Skills
Leather finishing / Pattern making / Tool and sewing machine maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is required in leather cutting and sewing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly works alone. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few complex calculations are required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Independent work is the main focus. |
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- Bag Manufacturer
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