Wagoo

Wagoo (also waguv[1] or waggu[2]) is a Kashmiri mat made of reeds. Wagoo was made by hand-knotting. Wagoo is a part of Kashmiri culture and heritage. Wagoo were regularly used in households in the Kashmir Valley.[3][4]

Not to be confused with Wagyu or Wagu.

Wagoo

History

Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin brought carpet weavers to Kashmir. Kal baff's used to weave wagoo and eventually it become famous in Kashmir in the 15th century.[3][2]

See also

References
  1. Bashir, Aliya (16 April 2014). "Kashmiri Weaver Keeps Reed Mat Tradition Alive Despite Drop in Profits". Global Press Journal. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  2. Ahmad, Iqbal (2 December 2018). "The abysmal state of traditional Mat manufacturing in Kashmir". Kashmir Images. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  3. Amin, Javid (9 January 2018). "Wagoo, traditional reed mat loses relevance in Kashmiri households". Kashmir In Focus. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  4. Ashraf, Yasir (28 February 2016). "Wagoo: Traditional Kashmir mat falling flat in face of polymer onslaught". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
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