Tatami Craftsman
たたみしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession requiring artisan skills to manufacture, repair, and install tatami, the flooring material for Japanese-style rooms.
Description
Tatami craftsmen are specialists who manufacture, repair, and install tatami, the traditional flooring for Japanese-style rooms. In workshops or on-site, they accurately measure room dimensions, cut and sew the tatami bed (straw bed or building material bed) and tatami facing (igusa), attach the border, and finish through these processes. They also handle re-covering old tatami, dimension adjustments, and installations accompanying Japanese room remodels, requiring techniques that balance meticulous finishing with durability.
Future Outlook
Although demand is slightly declining due to the decrease in Japanese-style rooms, stable needs continue from repairs to traditional architecture and renovations for elderly housing.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Construction Shop Employment / Dispatch Contracting / Remodeling Company / Self-employed Sole Proprietor
Career Path
Apprentice → Tatami Craftsman → Foreman or Group Leader → Workshop Manager → Independent Operation (Tatami Shop Management)
Required Skills
Adhesive Application Machine Operation / Border Attachment / Dimension Measurement / Igusa and Tatami Facing Processing
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Interpretation / Communication Skills (Customer Service) / Interior Construction Knowledge / Japanese Room Structure
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it requires precise measurement of dimensions and accuracy in cutting and sewing. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires the physical strength to carry heavy tatami materials and endure long hours of work. |
Related Qualifications
- Tatami Production Skills Technician
Aliases
- Tatami Craftsman
- Tatami Master
- Tatami Worker
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