Shop for a material that’s lightweight, easily foldable but still has enough body to stay flat on the ground. Cut the fabric to a standard prayer mat dimension. You can use your home prayer rug as a reference and mark your preferred size. Run a stitch along the borders to create neat edges. Also, attach a piece of elastic or a ribbon to help you secure the mat once you have folded it up. For extra body, you can also use a towel between two pieces of your chosen fabric to create cushioning, although this might make it slightly bulky. Use some fabric colours to add some simple patterns to your travel prayer mat. If all this sounds like too much work, then recycle an old yoga mat! Yoga mats are often waterproof and durable enough to be used on different surfaces.