Hard Skills
ExpertHand Knotting TechniqueThe ability to manually tie individual knots around warp threads to create the pile of a carpet, ensuring specific density and structural integrity.
IntermediateLoom Setup and CalibrationThe technical process of warping the loom, maintaining tension, and ensuring the mechanical components are aligned for weaving.
IntermediatePattern Map InterpretationReading and translating complex design blueprints or talims into the physical placement of colored threads.
BasicFiber and Yarn SelectionDifferentiating between various grades of wool, silk, and synthetic fibers based on texture, strength, and dye absorption.
IntermediateFinishing and TrimmingUsing specialized tools to shear the pile to an even height and finish the edges/fringes of the carpet.
Soft Skills
AdvancedVisual Inspection and Quality ControlThe continuous monitoring of the weaving process to identify and correct errors in color, knotting, or symmetry in real-time.
BasicManual Dexterity and StaminaThe physical capability to perform intricate, repetitive hand movements and maintain focus over long shifts.