Weaver

Job overview
Weavers manufacture material with different patterns, colours and textures out of loose threads by using the weaving technique.

What do people do in this job?
There are both hand weavers and those who work in factories using mechanised equipment.

Before any piece of material can be woven, certain calculations must be made.

The thickness of the material is determined by the quantity of yarn used.

Weavers must determine the exact quantity of yarn needed to fabricate a specific piece of material.

Hand weavers can use two types of looms - table looms and floor looms. Floor looms must be used for floor-rugs and any piece of material with a width of more than 80 cm.
      
What kinds of people are suitable for this career?
Patience and dedication are important qualities since weaving is a time-consuming process.

Thorough planning and preparation are necessary before weavers can start their work.

What qualifications are needed?
There are no specific qualifications.