Silk × Weaknesses: Numerical & Quantitative Analysis
Jobs Utilizing Other Abilities with Less Numerical Work
This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work utilizing language and interpersonal skills rather than working with numbers.
The need for mathematical thinking varies by occupation. Many jobs value other abilities - language skills, interpersonal abilities, sensitivity, creativity - more than numbers and calculations. Additionally, in some fields, qualitative judgment and understanding of human relationships are the most valuable assets.
What matters is finding an environment where you can utilize your strengths. Various abilities beyond numbers also hold important value in society. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such diverse strengths.
11 jobs found.
Obi Cord Braider
Artisan who braids cords (such as obijime) for tying kimono sashes using traditional techniques.
Kasuri Weaver
Kasuri weavers pre-dye sections of warp and weft yarns separately and weave to express unique kasuri patterns, a traditional hand-weaving technical occupation.
Stencil Pattern Dyer (Yuzen Dyeing)
Artisan who applies resist paste to fabric using stencils and fixes colors in Yuzen dyeing.
Silkworm Egg Production Worker
Silkworm egg production workers manufacture, disinfect, select, sort, and package high-quality silkworm eggs (silkworm eggs) for sericulture and supply them to producing farms. They rear parent silkworms, perform mating and egg-laying induction, carry out egg disinfection and selection work, and thoroughly manage hygiene and quality maintenance.
Yuzen Sketch Artist (Hand-Drawn Yuzen)
A traditional craft technician who traces patterns used in the Yuzen dyeing process onto silk fabric with ink or charcoal as a preliminary sketch, supporting the subsequent dyeing operations.
Chirimen Weaver
An artisan who produces bolts of cloth using a loom, leveraging the characteristic puckering of chirimen, a type of silk fabric.
Tsumugi Yarn Worker
This occupation manufactures coarse-twisted silk yarn used for tsumugi fabrics from raw materials. It handles processes such as selection, scouring, and twisting.
Hand-Beaten Cord Maker
A job that processes fibers such as hemp, cotton, and silk into cord shapes by beating or twisting them together using manual labor or simple tools.
Hand-Drawn Artisan (Dyeing Industry)
Artisan who draws patterns on fabric using hand-drawing techniques and performs dyeing processes using resist and dyes.
Hakata Weaver
A profession that manufactures Hakata Ori, a traditional silk fabric from the Hakata region of Fukuoka Prefecture.