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Date Mar 07, 2023
Duration 00:00:11
File Size 14.15 MB
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Making of Waguv 'A Vanishing Craft of Kashmiri Heritage'.

A complete weaved 'Waguv', traditional mat is seen outside a workplace in Srinagar. Waguv is an ancient Kashmiri craft of mat making which dates back to the 18th century. The 300 year old craft involves entwining reed and rice straw together in perfect harmony to create a piece of flooring which provides warmth in winters and a cooling effect in summers. The unique matting is known to have a cooling effect during summers and a warming effect in winters.

Making of Waguv 'A Vanishing Craft of Kashmiri Heritage'.

A complete weaved 'Waguv', traditional mat is seen outside a workplace in Srinagar. Waguv is an ancient Kashmiri craft of mat making which dates back to the 18th century. The 300 year old craft involves entwining reed and rice straw together in perfect harmony to create a piece of flooring which provides warmth in winters and a cooling effect in summers. The unique matting is known to have a cooling effect during summers and a warming effect in winters.

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