ABSTRACT
Ornament attached on the top of a flag, and called “Hatakanagu” in Japanese, has been made by hand in Japan, traditionally. When the ornament has been made by hands, the skill of metal fitting essential for workers. Learning this skill is not easy for workers. Moreover, in the metal fitting handwork, it takes considerable amount of time. However, the skill and the process of the metal fitting have not been investigated.
From this study, it was found that the skilled worker used manufacturing tools by a bodily movement and a physical force degree. This movement might be advanced skill for workers.
