Mat Weaver, Bamboo

Aliases: Bamboo Rug Weaver

Industry/Sector(s): Handicrafts and Carpets

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

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)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum - 5th standard pass

KEY COMPETENCIES

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.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Visva Bharati University
National Institute of Design (NID)

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Helper → Mat Weaver, Bamboo → Process Supervisor → Process Manager → Contractor

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁶

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience - Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 per month
For candidates with 5 years of experience or more - Rs 13,000 to Rs 15,500 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous relevant work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁸

Craft and design companies across India
Handloom companies across India
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Bamboo Rug Weaver
Mat Maker
Mat Weaver

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7317.0800	Mat Weaver, Bamboo
ISCO 2008	7317	Handicraft Workers in Wood, Basketry and Related Materials
NIC 2008	16294	Manufacture of various articles made of bamboo, cane and grass
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://www.kvic.org.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=333
2	http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/minimumwages/maharashtra
3	http://www.tradeindia.com/Seller/Gifts-Crafts/Handicrafts http://entrance-exam.net/list-of-companies-in-handloom-sector

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