TS 13008

TS 13008 is a vocational standard that defines the profession of kilim weaving and addresses the minimum tools, equipment and the criteria used to assess the qualities expected from practitioners in this trade. Kilim weaving belongs to the flatweaving tradition, where pattern and surface effect are created by interlacing warp and weft threads rather than forming a pile.

The technical framework of the occupation

The standard covers the definition and classification of the kilim weaver, which means it identifies the occupational scope and the way personnel in this field are grouped. It also focuses on the minimum tools and equipment used in the profession, together with the measurement criteria and evaluation principles for the competencies expected from each class of worker. In that sense, it deals not only with craft practice but also with how professional competence is assessed.

Core concepts in kilim weaving

From a general technical perspective, a kilim differs from pile carpets because it does not have a raised surface; the design is formed by coloured wefts moving across the warps. As a result, warp alignment, yarn type, tension and pattern control strongly influence the final textile. The referenced standards and sources also suggest a technical background related to yarn measurement, textile performance and the terminology used to describe the craft.

This standard helps establish a shared professional language for people working in the handweaving tradition. It allows minimum equipment levels, skill expectations and evaluation criteria to be handled within a common framework, while the standard itself remains focused on the occupation-specific definition and assessment structure for kilim weaving.