Jute Handloom Weaver
Weaves jute fibre on a handloom, operating and maintaining the loom and producing good-quality woven products safely.
Overview
A jute handloom weaver is trained in jute fibre weaving on loom. They are trained in weaving loom operation and ensure proper functioning of the handloom machine. They are trained to produce a good quality weaved product along with ensuring health and safety aspects of the weaver.
Where they work
- Jute craft weaving agencies
- Jute manufacturing agencies
Work environment
A typical workday is for 8/9 hours and for 6 days a week. Entrepreneurship: if you have handlooms at home then orders can be taken from agencies.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are physically fit
- You have good eye-to-hand coordination
- You can concentrate and work for long hours
- You can follow instructions well
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completion of class 8, with a minimum age of 18, you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 Jute Handloom Weaver course.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Handloom Training Institute, Barpeta, Assam
- Handloom Training Institute, Nagaon, Assam
- Handloom Training Institute, Lakhimpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Handloom Training Institute, Baska, Assam
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Trainee Weaver
- 2Jute Weaver
- 3Supervisor
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Krishnendu Datta — A graduate from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, he exports jute products to countries such as New Zealand and Australia. 'A quality leather bag costs about Rs 800, but an equally fashionable jute bag has just a Rs 250 tag,' he said, expecting exports to increase by 200 per cent in the next two years. The article notes that jute, once used mainly for gunny sacks, has become a source for lifestyle products driving a wave in the fashion and handicrafts industries, and that labour-intensive jute companies employ almost two lakh artisans in 12,000 units across the country.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 947 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/profile/weaver-salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The card's example from the field is a 2005 news article, so its export and employment figures are from that year. The Handloom Training Institute at Lakhimpur is listed as being in Uttar Pradesh while the other three are in Assam, which also has a Lakhimpur district — verify before applying.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.