Keyword

Carpet Artificer

Carpet Craftsman

Carpet Maker

The tasks a Carpet Weaver, Hand Knitting is expected to perform include:

Weaving woollen or cotton carpets and druggets on a handloom

Studying the design and colour combination from the chart

Determining the number of knots involved in the pattern by counting the graphical squares as instructed

Counting and determining the number and length of wrap strands required in a single colour weaving of a particular size of carpet

Preparing the cotton yarn for wrap by processes of bleaching, dyeing as required

Winding by hand the requisite number of cotton strands on the wrap beam according to the quality and number of stitches required

Drawing ends from the wrap-beam and tying them to the carpet beam

Collecting the woollen yarn and winding it by hand into balls

Handing the woollen balls from the roof near the loom to facilitate the pulling and weaving of yarn

Setting and adjusting the loom

Proficient in weaving carpets and druggets on a handloom

Well-versed with determining the number of weavers required according to the size of the carpet

Adept with passing and drawing weft yarn on each strand of wrap

Knowledge of cutting the yarn after each knot at a fixed length to maintain the required thickness

Well-versed with moving the heald (part of loom mechanism) through the control string for interlacement of the wrap

Knowledge of passing and adding two layers of thread or jute yarn through the wrap sheds for holding woollen knots or piles

Knowledge of pressing the knots and weft filling by hand work to ensure an even stiffness

Adept with the trimming of extra fibre at intervals using hand shears

Good hand-eye coordination skills

Manual dexterity

Will be updated

Creative

Precision in work

Eye for detail

Accuracy in work

It needs one to be on their toes

May need to handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Being self-employed is an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Leg (BL), Low Vision (LV) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards include asthma, respiratory morbidity, obstructive lung diseases, allergic skin rashes, etc.

Health hazards include exposure to dust, bleaches, dyes, etc.

For freshers - INR 50 to INR 150 per day

For candidates with 2-4 yearsof experience or more - INR 150 to INR 300 per day

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of the Handicrafts & Carpet Industry

The Indian carpet industry is primarily an export oriented industry. There are 1215 carpet manufacturing units recorded and out of that 190 are in the organized sector and the rest are in the small scale industry sector. There are a lot of opportunities available for the carpet industry in terms of improving the productivity and quality of raw materials at reasonable prices, necessary capabilities including R&D facilities for improvement of fibre quality and development of specialized fibres/yarns, as the market always demands new products, patterns & designs.

The speciality of Indian carpets lies in its exquisite designs with natural and traditional motifs, subtle elegance, attractive colour combinations and excellent workmanship. Currently, India commands the second position in the world market of handmade carpets.

Growth Estimates and the Latest Trends in the Handicrafts & Carpet Sector in India

The carpet Industry is one of the prime industries that is entirely demand-driven. Indian carpet exporters based on demand are now manufacturing woollen hand-tufted carpets that have a ready demand abroad. It was surprising to learn that exporters did not manufacture for the domestic market. Demand at home is minimal because of India?s tropical climate. Also, carpets are one of the high end furnishing items for middle class Indians. For example, we found out during our survey that a medium quality, average sized (5 feet by 8 feet) carpet will cost around INR 25,000- 30,000. The price of an Indian made carpet thus becomes comparatively high for Indian households.

On an average, one tufted carpet goes through approximately 30-35 pairs of hands from the time an order for a carpet is placed with an exporter. It would take 7-10 days to finish a tufted carpet of five inches by eight inches size and of medium quality. In current times, there is a heavy demand for low-quality tufted carpets rather than high-quality hand knotted carpets.

The Indian carpet industry is a unique industry and is expected to grow in the near future but with the channelization and organization of the industry. The carpet industry in India will flourish further because of the vast artistic skill in the form of artistic weavers. Then the labour cost here is also low which is another advantage and a favourable factor for growth. Carpet designs in India are very innovative. All these factors put together are only going to increase the job opportunities for a Carpet Weaver, Hand Knitting across towns and cities in India.

Handicraft and carpet factories across India

Self-employed

Towns and cities across India