Weaver

Working on a manually operated loom, known as a backstrap loom, the weaver creates fabrics interweaving warp and weft threads. Under the client’s artistic direction, the weaver carries out material research and produces the design and samples; they then replicate the designs on manufacturing looms.

The weaver’s art is all about patience: depending on the type of fibre used, he or she can weave between 30 centimetres and ten metres of fabric in ten hours, with an average daily output of four metres. The weaver’s savoir-faire is the preserve of Haute Couture, high-end interior design, and even bespoke designs.