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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a ArtisanWeaver do?
As an artisan weaver you make or restore carpets and other textile products using different techniques. You set up a weaving loom, weave fabrics, add decorative effects and ornaments and finish every piece with care. Checking the quality of your products is part of the job as well. Depending on your specialisation you work as a hand weaver, carpet weaver or embroiderer, or you restore old fabrics and tapestries. It is a creative, technical and manual trade in which patience and precision are central. In Flanders it is a niche craft within the arts and crafts sector, carried by a long textile tradition and kept alive in small studios.
Typical tasks
- Define the production steps of the craft
- Prepare equipment, raw materials and tools
- Set up a weaving loom
- Weave fabrics on the loom
- Add decorative effects and ornaments
- Finish pieces and check their quality
Required skills
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does an Artisan weaver do?
An artisan weaver makes or restores carpets and other textile products using different techniques. You set up the loom, weave fabrics, add decorative effects and finish each piece carefully. You also check the quality of your products before they leave the studio.
How much does an Artisan weaver earn in Belgium?
An artisan weaver in Belgium usually earns between 14 and 20 euros per hour gross. Starters in a studio often begin at the lower end, while restorers of valuable fabrics and tapestries earn more. Your speed, precision and specialisation determine the difference.
Which diplomas or certificates do you need as an artisan weaver?
There is no compulsory diploma. A course in textile techniques or art crafts helps you master looms, fibres and weaving patterns faster. Clients and workshops mainly look at your portfolio and the finish of your work.
Can you start as an artisan weaver without experience?
Yes, you can learn the trade as an apprentice in a weaving studio. You start with preparing materials and setting up the loom, and gradually take on weaving and finishing yourself. Patience and fine motor skills matter more at the start than prior experience.
What can you grow into as an artisan weaver?
With experience you can grow into a head of studio in artisan weaving, specialise as a restorer of tapestries or design your own collections as a weaver-designer. Related crafts such as alterations tailor offer a lateral move within textiles. Some weavers also pass on the trade through workshops and training.