Hand Embroiderer (Addawala)

Aliases: Embroidery, Embroidery Designer, Embroidery Pattern Maker, Karigar

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Hand Embroiderer (Addawala) is expected to perform include:

• Creating design as per tracings (khaka) provided on to the fabric

• Using variety of sewing techniques to create different embroidery stitches and effects such as cross stitch, French knot stitch, bullion ​knot stitch, shade work, sppliqué work, English smocking etc.​

• Using decorative stones to fix for embellishments

• Stitching variety of fat stitches, loop stitches and knotted stitches​

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 1, 2

• It is a desk job

• Need not handle a team

• Local travelling is not a part of this job role

• Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available

• Work from home option may be available

Working hours

• Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization

• Shift system may be available

• Overtime may be available​

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1

• ​Preferably, 5th

• Certified training for Hand Embroiderer (Addawala) (programme aligned to AMH/Q 1010 released by Apparel, Made–Ups and Home Furnishing)​​​

 

KEY COMPETENCIES 1

• Knowledge of planning and organizing for process of hand embroidery (addawala​)

• Knowledge of carrying out the process of embroidery as per customer requirement

• Proficient in visualisation of the complete garment in context of embroidery​

 

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

• Able to work under high pressure

• Good hand-eye co-ordination

• Ability to follow instructions

• Time management skills 

 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 3

 

Embroidery Designer

          ↑

Senior Hand Embroider → Entrepreneur

          ↑

Hand Embroider (Addawala)

 

The progression is indicative

 

EXPECTED EARNINGS 4

• For candidates with experience –  Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1

Generally, 1-2 years in embroidery work is required

 

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 4

• Local designer and boutique

• Fashion houses 

 

KEYWORDS 

• Embroider

• Embroidery Designer

• Karigar

 

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 

Standard                 Code                 Description

NCO 2015              7533.0211          Hand Embroiderer (Addawala)

ISCO 2008             7533                   Sewers, Embroiderers and Related Workers

NIC 2008               13991                  Embroidery work and making of laces and fringes

QP Reference        AMH/Q1010        Hand Embroiderer  (Addawala)​

NSQF                     Level 3                ​Not available