Daruma manufacturer (paper-made)
だるませいぞうこう（かみせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Traditional craft artisan who manually performs a series of processes using washi or paper, from making the Daruma core material to papier-mâché application, drying, coloring, and face painting.
Description
The paper-made Daruma manufacturer is a craftsman who forms by layering washi or paper onto wooden molds or core materials and produces paper-pasted Daruma through processes such as drying, base adjustment, coloring, and face drawing. The processes include base treatment using glutinous rice paste or lacquer to enhance strength, papier-mâché techniques to apply paper evenly, and drying management. Coloring involves drawing traditional colors and facial expressions, and finishing includes applying lacquer or glossy coating. They may also produce regionally characteristic products such as Takasaki Daruma.
Future Outlook
Shortage of successors in traditional crafts is a challenge, but a certain market is maintained due to demand for tourist souvenirs and interior items. Potential for base expansion due to craft boom and increasing overseas demand.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Excellent aesthetic sense / Has patience / High concentration
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice → Craftsman → Master → Independent startup → Traditional craft artist
Required Skills
Base preparation / Coloring and painting technique / Drying management / Papier-mâché / Washi layering
Recommended Skills
Color theory knowledge / Customer service and sales / Design sense / Traditional crafts knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small shifts or unevenness in paper affect the finish. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly repetitive work following existing processes. |
| Communication Skills | Mainly production work with little adjustment with others. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little calculation work and almost no quantitative analysis required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly individual work with little team collaboration. |
Aliases
- Daruma craftsman
- Paper Daruma craftsman
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