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Handicraft Artisan job description
A ready advert for a Handicraft Artisan 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 handicraft artisan to make and finish handmade products such as copperware, palm-frond work, leather goods and souvenirs, ready for sale in shops and exhibitions.
Duties and responsibilities
- Design handmade products or make them from approved samples
- Prepare materials such as copper, palm fronds and leather, and cut and shape them
- Hammer and chase copper to make pots, trays and decorative pieces
- Plait palm fronds into baskets, mats and platters
- Make souvenirs and gifts inspired by Libyan heritage
- Finish and pack products and help set their prices
- Photograph products and prepare them for exhibitions, markets and online sale
- Teach new apprentices the basics of the craft
Working conditions
- Taking part in exhibitions and seasonal markets away from the workshop
Requirements
- Training at a traditional crafts centre, or an apprenticeship with an experienced artisan
- 3 to 6 years of experience in traditional crafts
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Copper chasing
- Palm-frond weaving
- Leatherwork
- Heritage product design
- Inlay and decoration
- Finishing and packing
- Artistic sense
Preferred
- Skill in more than one craft
- Experience selling at fairs or on social media
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