Hand Weaver
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Hand weavers use manual looms or handwork to interweave threads and produce fabric, manufacturing high-value textiles using traditional techniques.
Description
Hand weavers prepare warp yarns through warping, set up the loom through processes such as heddle threading and reed insertion, then operate shuttles or manual looms to pass weft yarns and weave fabric. They are required to design weave density and pattern, select techniques according to material characteristics, inspect products, and perform simple machine maintenance. While inheriting traditional techniques, product development using modern designs and sustainable materials is advancing.
Future Outlook
While mass-produced machine-woven products dominate, hand-woven products maintain steady demand in high-value markets and traditional crafts. They are gaining attention in sustainable fashion and regional revitalization, but artisan shortages remain a challenge.
Personality Traits
Excellent Aesthetic Sense / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Freelance / Made-to-Order / Small Workshop / Traditional Crafts / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Weaver → Hand Weaver → Lead Weaver → Textile Technology Instructor → Traditional Craftsman
Required Skills
Dimension Management / Fiber Material Knowledge / Manual Loom Operation / Pattern Understanding / Warp and Weft Preparation
Recommended Skills
Basics of Color Theory / Machine Maintenance / Textile CAD / Textile Design / Traditional Craft Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is needed to prevent misalignment of weaves or yarn disorders. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for conceiving weaving patterns and designs. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to frequent long hours of manual work. |
Related Qualifications
- Traditional Craftsman
Aliases
- Hand Weaving Artisan
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