🧺 Thalir-LEED® Basket Weaving Training Program
Empowering Through Skill | Sustaining Through Craft
✨ About the Program
Our Basket Weaving Training Program introduces the art of plastic wire basket weaving. Learn from our experienced artisans and gain skills to create sustainable livelihood opportunities. This hands-on program is ideal for women, students, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Conditions Apply:
- Quality and specifications matters a lot
- Use our wires only which are better and quality assured.
- Prices are calculated based on the cost of materials and labour charges, excluding GST
- Saleable & sustainable products only
📚 Topics Covered
🟢 Basic Level
- Materials & Tools Introduction
- Color Combinations, tools & Techniques
- Basic Shapes: Round, Square, Rectangular
- Simple Knotting & Finishing & Quality
- Basics of plastic wire basket weaving
- Designing for utility and market demand
🔵 Intermediate Level
- Multi-color & Multi-strand Techniques
- Reinforced Base & Border Designs
- Medium-size Basket Making
- Decorative Finishes & Quality Control
🔴 Advanced Level
- Complex Knotting: Biscuit, Malligai
- Custom Basket Designs
- Heavy-duty Crafting
- Market Readiness & Branding
📌 Eligibility
- Women & youth (18+); priority to underprivileged communities
- Students seeking internships or practical training
- Craft lovers and aspiring entrepreneurs
- No prior experience needed
🕰️ Duration & Timing
Short-term Courses: 1 week–10 days (Basics)
Certificate Program: 1–2 months (Advanced)
Timings: Flexible—half-day or full-day sessions available
📝 Conditions to Join
- Commitment to complete the course
- Team spirit and respect for mentors & peers
- Final assessment for certification
- Prior experience or interview (for advanced levels)
🎓 What You’ll Get
- Hands-on training from master artisans
- Certification of Completion
- Opportunity to join Thalir-LEED artisan network
- Use of tools & materials during sessions
- Exposure to production and sales environments
📍 Location
Thalir-LEED Training Centre, Chennai. Outreach sessions are available in community centers & partner institutions.