Stringing/Beading Artisan (Fashion Jewellery)
Prepares raw materials, strings beads to designs, makes the clasp and finishes fashion-jewellery pieces to set quality standards.
Overview
Stringing/Beading Artisan is part of the Fashion Jewellery section of NSQF training. Stringing artisans are trained to prepare/segregate raw materials, string beads as per designs given, prepare the clasp and then finish the jewel as per design. They are also trained to check for defects and complete the product by achieving set quality standards.
Where they work
- Self Help Groups
- Artificial jewellery making companies
- Art and craft agencies
Work environment
You can work from home or in a company. General working hours are 8/9 hours per day and 5/6 days per week. Working hours are flexible as long as orders are completed on time. Entrepreneurship: after gaining some experience you can start your own business, selling products online or through a shop.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have an artistic bent of mind
- You can concentrate and work for long hours
- Your eye-to-hand coordination is good
- You have good communication skills
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 and minimum age is 18 years old for enrolling for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 2 Stringing/Beading Artisan (Fashion Jewellery) 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
- Samriddha Gram, Uttarakhand
- Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Howrah, West Bengal
- Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council, New Delhi
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
- 1Assistant Stringer
- 2Stringer/Beading Artisan
- 3Supervisor
Expected income
₹8,500 – ₹30,000 per month
As printed, this is the salary of a Stringer/Beading Artisan (Fashion Jewellery) with some experience. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
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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
Sneha Prabeen — A young designer from Kozhikode in Kerala who swears by the power of beads. 'It was on the summer break after my bachelor's that I found some stranded beads in my closet. I immediately decided to craft an anklet out of it. But the formation of those beads into a delicate jewellery piece amazed me. I realised beads are far more versatile than I thought. So, I decided to replace every accessory I wear with beads by blending my artistry with sheer utility values,' she says. It took seven years before she decided to pursue her passion in jewellery-making, and with it Yuvanta was born; the brand now has a large range of décor items like long-beaded curtains, window blinds and drapes, alongside jewellery such as necklaces, earrings, nose-pins and bracelets, and has a manufacturing unit in Kozhikode. Her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs: 'Choose your medium well, because that determines your destiny. Dream big; if you imagine it, you can very well accomplish it.'
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 1005 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/profile/artisan-salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.