Tsumugi Yarn Worker
つむぎしこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation manufactures coarse-twisted silk yarn used for tsumugi fabrics from raw materials. It handles processes such as selection, scouring, and twisting.
Description
Tsumugi yarn workers are specialists who manufacture silk yarn with a unique texture used in tsumugi woven fabrics. They select and wash raw silk or waste silk (silk scraps), loosen the fibers through boiling off and scouring. Then, they spin the fibers using spinning machines or by hand spinning, and apply the necessary twist to complete the yarn. They also adjust the yarn thickness and twist level, and perform quality inspections to check for uniformity, strength, and texture. The work ranges widely from machine operations to manual tasks, requiring meticulous attention to detail and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
Due to the consolidation of domestic manufacturing bases and the progress of mechanization, the number of practitioners is on a decreasing trend, but demand for high-grade traditional textiles is being maintained on a limited basis.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Assembly Line Work / Factory Employment / Manual Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Tsumugi Yarn Worker → Tsumugi Yarn Worker → Factory Supervisor → Technical Instructor
Required Skills
Quality Inspection / Raw Fiber Selection and Processing / Scouring and Boiling Process / Twisting Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Fiber Materials / Knowledge of Dyeing Processes / Machine Maintenance / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to maintain yarn quality without missing minor defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling fibers. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly mechanical processes with few opportunities for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly involves measurement and simple data recording, with little advanced mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Tsumugi Yarn Craftsman
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