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Overview
The work combines material preparation, wicker handling, weaving techniques, hand tools, wood finishes and quality checks on shape, strength and surface.
In job descriptions, look for basket weaving, wicker materials, raw material selection, product design, restoration, customer needs, supplies, demonstrations and craft finishing.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Basketmaking is hands-on craft work with fibres such as wicker, reed or other stiff plant materials. Tasks can include soaking or preparing material, weaving forms, shaping edges, finishing surfaces and repairing older objects.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes wicker materials, weaving techniques, wood cuts, edged hand tools, raw material checks and product design. Some makers specialize in furniture, storage baskets, restoration, demonstrations or small-batch commissions.
Salary context
Pay context depends on workshop employment, self-employment, product complexity, restoration work, direct sales, teaching or demonstration duties and whether the role includes buying materials or dealing with suppliers.
Career paths
Development can move toward senior craftsperson, restoration specialist, workshop owner, product designer, craft instructor, supplier liaison or niche production for interiors, heritage work or local markets.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies name the material, object type, hand tools, finishing standards, customer contact, restoration estimates, stock management and whether production is repeated batches or custom work.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Manufacture of other products of wood and articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials
This is one example. Another occupation in this activity is woodcarver.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Craft Artists
27-1012.00
O*NET occupation is broader
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Source and method
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
16.28Manufacture of other products of wood and articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials (7317)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b07e291d-1ea0-44d6-861c-e2c36861f9e3 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7317.2 |
| ISCO group | 7317 |
| Concept type | Occupation |