United States
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Bamboo Rug Weaver
Mat Maker
Mat Weaver
Minimum - 5th standard pass
Previous relevant work experience
The tasks a Mat Weaver, Bamboo is expected to perform include:
Making mats of seasoned and coloured bamboo strips according to pattern or design
Soaking pre-cut bamboo stakes in water to soften and bleach them
Removing stakes from bath when soft, cutting and removing splints and splitting them into strips of desired size and thickness
Dressing bamboo strips to remove sharpness
Colouring strips according to desired pattern and weaving them into mats
Cutting off and concealing or weaving together loose ends to finish edges
Weaving thicker strips and ornamental borders on edge or end of mat
Proficient in making mats of bamboo strips according to pattern or design
Knowledge of weaving rugs and mats
Well-versed with dressing and colouring bamboo strips
Proficient in watching out for flaws in produced mats
Ability to create designs
Knowledge of weaving window and door screens
Knowledge of making fans, fruit baskets, etc.
Will be updated
Creative thinker
Dexterity of hands
Good aesthetic sense
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to focus for long hours
It requires one to sit and work
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Handicraft and carpet units usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. This may vary from unit to unit
Shift system maybe available
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), Blind (B), Low Vision (LV) and Hearing Impaired (HH)
The job is listed as mildly hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards may include strain, back ache, fatigue, stress, eye problems, musculoskeletal problems, etc.
Health risks include exposure to cuts from using sharp tools, pain from using needles, injuries due to handling bamboo strips, etc.
For candidates with 2-4 years of experience - INR 10,000 to INR 12,000 per month
For candidates with 5 years of experience or more - INR 13,000 to INR 15,500 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Employment Prospects and Significant Growth of Indian Handicrafts Industry
Indian Handicrafts represent beauty, dignity, form and style. In the 1970s, the government began initiatives for the preservation of crafts and skill upgrade to focus on meeting the challenges that the sector was facing. However the focus shifted to export in the later decades. It plays a significant role in the country?s economy and provides employment to more than 7.3 million people; mostly from rural and semi-urban areas.
Today, handicrafts and handcrafted gift items manufactured and exported from India are much sought-after and have established an unsurpassable reputation in the international market. According to provisional data, the exports of Indian handicrafts in the period of April-August 2014-15 has shown an increase of US$ 256.32 million, which is about 18.06% over the same period in 2013-14. Based on historical trends, the Handicrafts sector is expected to grow by 16% during 2013?17 and by another 16% during 2017?22. As the industry grows, so will the job opportunities for Mat Weaver, Bamboo.
Craft and design companies across India
Handloom companies across India
Self-employed
Towns and cities across India
Will be updated
Visva Bharati University
National Institute of Design (NID)