Kashmiri Hand Woven Waguv Prayer Mat | wall hanging| 46 x26 Inches | Anti-Slip Base & Elegant Kashmiri Design

Adorned with vibrant handmade and the timeless charm of Kashmiri artisanship, an exquisite Kashmiri Waguv has just been handcrafted for your luxury home decor. The Waguv (also spelled Wagoo or Patej) is a traditional Kashmiri mat, crafted out of natural reed (Peicz) and dried rice straw , is a graceful blend of tradition and art, bringing warmth and visual richness to any setting. Whether placed in a bedroom, living room or a quiet corner, this Masterpiece enhances your living space with heritage, comfort and an understated elegance.

Material: The reed (Peich) is known as Typha Angustifolia

Size : 3x6 Ft

Why To use this : 

The 300-year-old craft involves entwining reed and rice straw together in perfect harmony to create a piece of flooring that provides warmth in winters and a cooling effect in summers.

Waguv Weaving

Waguv, once adoring every household of Kashmir, had special artists to weave. A soft and spongy mat (Waguv) is a traditional grass mat of Kashmir Valley. The reed (Peich) is known as Typha Angustifolia. T. Angustifolia is a plant found in areas of temperate drainage and irrigation channels, reservoir, pond systems, natural freshwater and wetland systems (lakes, rivers, ponds, fens and other marsh systems. After reaching four to five to six feet in height, this typical grass can be harvested to make these mats. The waguv mat was widely used in Kashmir and is an important part of Kashmiri tradition. The mat is sustainable and has many health benefits.

After the men collect the Peich, the women of the house spring into action. Traditionally, the women would actually plaid reed into a Waguv. The womenfolk essentially dry the grass to perfection and tie the reed with small wooden poles parallel. Then entwine dried rice straw into the reed verticals and tighten them. After a thorough process of this plaiding, tightening, and cutting into desired shapes, the Waguv is finally ready to be sent and sold in the market. The craft involves an entire family where the males are responsible for gathering raw materials and selling in the marketplace. At the same time, the women are responsible for weaving the reed into mats. The Waguv rug can last up to six years and has health benefits. 

Why buy from Kashmir Origin

1. Directly sourced from artisans
2. Supports fair wages
3. Empowers men and women artisans
4. 100% authentic Kashmiri craftsmanship
5. Trustworthy sourcing, Transparent processing