Japanese craftsman

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process of making shoes

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plan the design

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cutting shoe upper materials

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sewing shoe upper leather 

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assemble the form

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bottoming

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finishing

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complete!

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1. Plan the design

Designers and craftsman discuss the shoes design and materials. When design is decided, craftsman start making pattern and sample.

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2. Cutting shoe upper materials

prepare the materials and let's start the production of shoes.

Cut the carapace material based on a pattern for outer material and lining. 

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3. Sewing shoe upper leather

Sew up the carapace materials which craftsman cut a while ago.

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4. Assemble the form 

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5. Bottoming

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6. Finishing

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7. Complete!