Fan manufacturing worker
せんすせいさくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Craftsman who handcrafts fans using washi paper and bamboo, from creating the frame assembly to pasting and decoration.
Description
Fan manufacturing workers are skilled technicians who split bamboo to create frames, cut washi paper or cloth into fan shapes and paste them together. They then complete the product through decoration processes such as dyeing, painting, and attaching metal fittings. While preserving traditional techniques, they customize to suit modern designs and uses, requiring high precision in every detail. They also handle a wide range of tasks including material selection, quality control, and proposing designs tailored to customer needs.
Future Outlook
In addition to tourism demand and sustained demand for traditional crafts, stable needs are expected from new designs and overseas market development, although successor shortages pose a challenge.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, skilled in fine work / Meticulous / Patient / Superior aesthetic sense
Work Style
Commissioned production / Made-to-order production / Retail sales / Sole proprietorship / Workshop employment
Career Path
Apprentice craftsman → Fan manufacturing worker → Veteran craftsman → Workshop owner or independent → Traditional craftsman
Required Skills
Bamboo frame processing / Cutting and pasting / Metal fitting attachment / Painting and dyeing techniques
Recommended Skills
CAD design software operation / Color sense / Marketing knowledge / Traditional crafts knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Product quality is affected if not finished accurately down to the finest details. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required to devise original designs and color schemes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly works alone, so interpersonal communication is minimal. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few complex calculations are required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly individual work centered, with little teamwork. |
Related Qualifications
- Traditional craftsman
Aliases
- Fan craftsman
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