Woven Straw Mat

This handmade mat features sustainably harvested grass, providing a closer connection to nature. Our mats are made to last perfect for an Iyawo during their Iyawoaje or for use in ceremony or ita. We offer mats made from either sambu or dharba grass. Sambu is a grass known for its cooling and purifying qualities. Darbha, is a revered tropical herb known for its purifying qualities. Cotton is woven on the surface to enhance grip by holding the straws together. Each mat is crafted from sustainably harvested grass and sun-dried to preserve its natural vitality. Its gentle texture and earthy fragrance make it ideal for meditation, prayer, or quiet grounding rituals.

Features:

• 100% natural Dharba grass or 100% Sambu grass, handwoven

• Lightweight, portable, and eco-conscious

• Naturally insulating for energetic protection
  

What's Included

(1) handmade straw mat

Choose from available options: Dharba Mat (73.5 (L) × 24.2 (W) inches) or Sambu Mat (69 (L) × 27.5 (W) inches), or Sambu Mat (Diamond Pattern) (73.5 (L) × 27.3 (W) inches)

Origin: India

Cleaning Tips: To clean your yoga mat, simply combine 2 teaspoons of soap powder with cold water in a cotton pouch. Mix well until a lather forms. Wash your mat gently with the mixture and rinse it thoroughly with a hose. Rinse off any remaining soap nut lather or residue from the mat. Ensure your mat remains dry prior to storage. Warm and damp mats can foster bacteria growth. Hang your mat over a chair back or porch railing to dry completely. Avoid putting your mat in the dryer. Roll the dried mat tightly and store it in a well-ventilated space. Open the mat regularly for airflow, even when not in use.

Cultural Note

The straw mat is a symbol of humility, grounding, and sacred order in the Yoruba cosmology. It represents the meeting point between the human and spiritual realms—a space where àṣẹ (divine creative power) flows freely. Whenever a mat is unrolled, it signals the opening of sacred space and the invitation of ancestral and divine presence. The mat also serves as a consecrated surface that grounds the spiritual energies being invoked.

Dharba (Desmotachya bipinnata) grass, is revered in Vedic culture for its energetic protection and grounding qualities. Used during meditation, mantra, and ritual, Dharba grass is said to hold the ability to insulate the body from disruptive energies and enhance the flow of àṣẹ. Dharba is traditionally described as a sacred purifier that harmonizes the body’s subtle energies, supporting mental clarity, focus, and inner stillness. 

Sambu grass (Cymbopogon martinii), embodies the cooling, grounding, and cleansing energy. Known for its grounding fragrance and ability to purify the energetic field, Sambu grass has been used to invoke  clarity, calm, and sacred protection. The natural aroma of the grass supports relaxation, relieves stress, and gently harmonizes the flow of àṣẹ within the body.