Noh Costume Tailor
のういしょうしたてしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession requiring artisan skills to design, produce, and tailor traditional costumes (Noh costumes) used in Noh theater.
Description
The Noh costume tailor is a specialist occupation that produces and tailors costumes (Noh shozoku) used in Noh theater in accordance with traditional techniques. Handles high-end materials such as silk fabrics and kinran, responsible for pattern making, cutting, hand-sewing, decorations such as embroidery and gold leaf processing, and final fitting adjustments. Requires close collaboration with Noh performers and stage staff to reflect designs and color schemes suited to the performance and roles. While a shortage of successors is an issue, the inheritance of traditional culture and high demand for skills are anticipated.
Future Outlook
While there is concern about a shortage of successors, stable demand is expected due to the importance of inheriting traditional culture, and initiatives for skill inheritance and young talent development are expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Excellent aesthetic sense / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Tailor → Noh Costume Tailor → Chief Tailor → Traditional Craft Instructor → Independent Business
Required Skills
Dyeing technique / Embroidery technique / Hand-sewing technique / Pattern making / Silk fabric handling
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (customer service) / Design creation / Gold leaf kinran processing technique / Stage costume production / Traditional craft knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is required for fine embroidery and woven patterns. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative skills are required for costume designs, embroidery placement, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is not necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Japanese Dressmaking Technician
Aliases
- Noh Costume Artisan
- Noh Costume Tailor
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- Costume Designer
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