"When the designer came and trained us, we realised that the same Wagoo could be turned into many modern products. Traditional Wagoo weaving is highly time-consuming and often fails to provide returns that match the labour involved. "These properties make it suitable not only for traditional mats but also for acoustic wall panels, ceiling elements and insulated interior products," she said. If we build the right market, this traditional craft can once again become a dependable source of livelihood for artisan families," Patwardhan added. As Dal Lake continues to nurture the grass that has sustained generations, the revival of Wagoo reflects more than the preservation of a traditional craft.