Embroidery is the art of decorating primarily textile fabric, by means of a needle and thread. The tasks a Hand Embroiderer is expected to perform include creating design as per tracings provided on to the fabric. They are also trained to using variety of sewing techniques to create different embroidery stitches and effects such as cross stitch, French knot stitch, bullion knot stitch, shade work, appliqué work, English smocking etc. They also learn using decorative stones to fix for embellishments and stitching variety of fat stitches, loop stitches and knotted stitches.
Personal Competencies
You have an artistic bent of mind
You have good eye-to-hand coordination
You like creating things
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification • After completion of class 8 and and at least 1 year experience in embroidery is required for enrolling in National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 5 Master Hand Embroider (Hand Crafted Textiles).
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of work: Fashion Designers, Self Help Groups and NGOs retained by designers or fashion houses
Entrepreneurship: After a few years experience you can have your own set up and and take orders for embroidery and deliver
Work Environment: A typical workday is for 8/9 hours and for 6 days a week. You may have to work in shifts.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Hand Embroider → Senior Hand Embroider → Entrepreneur/Embroidery Designer
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Master Hand Embroiderer (Hand Crafted Textiles) fresher ranges between INR 8,000 - 9,000* per month
Source - bit.ly/3jvKqz7 * The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Pabiben Rabari broke the mould by being the first woman from the Rabari community to own a website, conduct business and take Rabari embroidery to the world. Born in Kukadsar, a small town in Kutch, she had to quit studying after the 4th grade. However, giving up was never an option for her. With her husband as her constant support, she not only invented a new form of machine embroidery, but also started an artisan enterprise that empowers tribal women. Today, her designs have crossed the borders of Kutch to be featured in Bollywood and Hollywood films, including clients across the globe. She was also among the 15 uniquely-skilled artisans who helped in the designing of Sui Dhaga logo that incorporated 15 different Indian art forms. Most recently, she was seen sitting on the hot seat of Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepati.*
Master Hand Embroiderer (Hand Crafted Textiles)
NCS Code: 7533.0211 | V039Minimum Qualification
• After completion of class 8 and and at least 1 year experience in embroidery is required for enrolling in National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 5 Master Hand Embroider (Hand Crafted Textiles).
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Government Institutes
1. National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC): Visit https://www.nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Visit https://nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre-jss/
3. NIOS training centres: Visit https://voc.nios.ac.in/registration/locate-study-centre
4. List of NSQF centres: https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Vocational%20institutions%20272%20recommended%20AY%202020-21.pdf
• A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of work: Fashion Designers, Self Help Groups and NGOs retained by designers or fashion houses
Entrepreneurship: After a few years experience you can have your own set up and and take orders for embroidery and deliver
Work Environment: A typical workday is for 8/9 hours and for 6 days a week. You may have to work in shifts.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Hand Embroider → Senior Hand Embroider → Entrepreneur/Embroidery Designer
The approx. salary of a Master Hand Embroiderer (Hand Crafted Textiles) fresher ranges between INR 8,000 - 9,000* per month
Source - bit.ly/3jvKqz7
* The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Pabiben Rabari broke the mould by being the first woman from the Rabari community to own a website, conduct business and take Rabari embroidery to the world. Born in Kukadsar, a small town in Kutch, she had to quit studying after the 4th grade. However, giving up was never an option for her. With her husband as her constant support, she not only invented a new form of machine embroidery, but also started an artisan enterprise that empowers tribal women. Today, her designs have crossed the borders of Kutch to be featured in Bollywood and Hollywood films, including clients across the globe. She was also among the 15 uniquely-skilled artisans who helped in the designing of Sui Dhaga logo that incorporated 15 different Indian art forms. Most recently, she was seen sitting on the hot seat of Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepati.*
source: https://www.travelandleisureindia.in/people/interview-with-pabiben-rabari-embroidery-kutch/
* The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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