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Carpet Weaver job description
A ready advert for a Carpet Weaver job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a carpet weaver to weave carpets, kilims and traditional rugs on a hand loom to the required design and colours, producing well-made, durable pieces.
Duties and responsibilities
- Set up the loom and warp it at the right tension
- Choose wool or cotton yarns and match their colours to the design
- Weave knotted carpets or flatweave kilims in the pattern required
- Follow the design chart and reproduce traditional patterns accurately
- Trim and even the pile and finish the edges and fringes
- Inspect finished pieces and repair loose knots and flaws
- Repair and restore old carpets and kilims
- Look after the loom and store yarns away from damp and moths
Working conditions
- Long periods seated at the loom
Requirements
- Hand-weaving training at a traditional crafts centre, or learning the craft through practice
- 3 to 6 years of experience in carpet and kilim weaving
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Hand-loom weaving
- Hand knotting
- Kilim weaving
- Reading design charts
- Colour coordination
- Carpet restoration
- Patience and precision
Preferred
- Knowledge of traditional Libyan margoum and kilim patterns
- Experience dyeing wool with natural dyes
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