Oshie Artisan (Hagoita)
おしえしょく（はごいた）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Traditional craft artisan who expresses three-dimensional patterns by attaching fabric and paper to hagoita. Utilizes meticulous work and aesthetic sense to produce decorative hagoita.
Description
Oshie artisan (hagoita) is a traditional craftsperson who creates raised designs with relief by shaping, layering, and gluing small pieces of fabric or Japanese paper onto wooden hagoita. Handles all processes from pattern design, material selection, fabric cutting and shaping, layering and pasting, to finishing with coloring and gold leaf. There is demand for New Year's hagoita and decorative craft items, requiring delicate techniques, aesthetic sense, and sustained concentration.
Future Outlook
While successor shortages due to declining birthrates and aging population pose challenges, the value of traditional crafts is being reevaluated amid demand for luxury gifts and inbound tourism
Personality Traits
Work Style
Commissioned Production / Exhibiting at Shows / Freelance / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice/Disciple → Artisan (Basic Acquisition) → Skilled Artisan → Master/Traditional Craftsman → Independent/Workshop Management
Required Skills
Color Finishing Techniques / Cutting and Shaping Techniques / Gluing / Material Selection / Pattern Design
Recommended Skills
Color Theory / Digital Design / Knowledge of Traditional Patterns / Photography (for Work Records)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detailing directly impacts quality |
| Creativity & Ideation | Required due to emphasis on design |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly individual work with little interpersonal tasks |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no need for mathematical analysis |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Often works alone |
Related Qualifications
- Traditional Craftsman
Aliases
- Hagoita Craftsman
- Oshie Master
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