TS 13019

TS 13019 is a professional standard that defines the çarpana weaver occupation and addresses its classification, together with the minimum tools and equipment used in the trade. It also sets out the criteria used to measure the required characteristics of personnel in the occupation and the way those criteria are evaluated.

The technical context of tablet weaving

Tablet weaving, also known as card weaving, is a traditional weaving method in which warp threads are controlled through cards or similar devices to create patterned bands and decorative structures. In practice, thread tension, consistent pattern repetition, material choice and manual skill all influence the final quality. The standard focuses on how this occupation is defined and what level of equipment and competence is associated with it; the weaving technique itself is part of the broader craft context.

Evaluation and occupational competence

A key value of this standard is that it goes beyond naming the occupation and provides a framework for assessing the knowledge, skill and practical capability expected from practitioners. In occupational standards, this kind of structure supports training design, job placement and a common professional language. Within that general framework, TS 13019 brings together the basic equipment expectations and the measurement and evaluation principles relevant to çarpana weaving.

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Minimum tools and equipment used in the occupation
• Measurement criteria for the characteristics required at each level
• Evaluation of those criteria