TS 13008

TS 13008 is a vocational standard for the kilim weaver, covering the job definition, classification, and the minimum tools and equipment used in this occupation. It also includes the measurement criteria for the characteristics required of each class of worker and the evaluation of those criteria. In practical terms, the standard treats kilim weaving as a defined professional field whose role profile and assessment basis can be described consistently.

The technical profile of kilim weaving

Kilim weaving belongs to the flatweave tradition, where warp and weft yarns are interlaced to form a fabric without pile. Because the pattern is built directly into the weave, kilim differs from pile carpets in structure, appearance, and working method. This distinction matters for the occupation itself, since the tools, working sequence, and skills associated with kilim production are shaped by the flatwoven construction.

How vocational criteria are used in this field

In general technical context, standards of this kind help define what the occupation includes, what basic equipment is expected, and how worker competencies can be observed and assessed. For a traditional craft such as kilim weaving, that means creating a common framework for describing experience, practical ability, and role levels across the occupation. The result is a more structured understanding of the craft without reducing it to a single production method.

• Defines the kilim weaver occupation.
• Includes classification of the occupation.
• Covers the minimum tools and equipment used.
• Sets criteria for measuring and evaluating the characteristics required in each class.