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A prayer rug — or janamaz — is among the most personal objects in a Muslim home. It is the private space of namaz, returned to five times daily, spread in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, and placed on the floor with the intention of creating a clean, sacred threshold between the ordinary world and the act of prayer. At Rug Store, we supply prayer rugs and janamaz crafted in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh — historically one of India's and the Gulf's primary sources of high-quality velvet janamaz — at prices that reflect direct manufacturing rather than retail margin.
Bhadohi's prayer rug production has a long tradition of serving not only the Indian market but significant export volumes to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf states. The same velvet janamaz that fills Indian mosques and homes is exported in large quantities from Bhadohi every year. When you buy a prayer rug from Rug Store, you receive that export quality at the Indian domestic price.
The material of a janamaz determines its softness during prostration, its durability through years of daily use, its ease of cleaning, and its appropriateness as a gift. Here is the complete materials guide.
A prayer rug must be large enough to accommodate both prostration and standing positions comfortably. The following are the standard and recommended sizes.
Every janamaz features a mihrab — the pointed arch design that indicates the direction of prayer. The prayer rug must always be placed with the mihrab pointing toward Mecca (the Qibla direction). In India, the Qibla is generally northwest from most locations, varying slightly by city. A digital Qibla compass app on a smartphone is the most reliable tool for precise orientation.
Pile direction matters on velvet and wool janamaz: the pile should lie away from the worshipper (toward the Qibla) when the rug is in the prayer position. This ensures the smoothest, most reflective surface faces forward during prayer, and that the forehead rests on pile lying in the correct direction during sajda.
Indian homes predominantly have smooth marble, granite, or vitrified tile flooring. A prayer rug without a non-slip backing will slide during prostration — both dangerous and disruptive to prayer. All prayer rugs at Rug Store come with a non-slip latex or rubber-textured backing as standard. For particularly smooth marble floors, an additional non-slip rug pad beneath the janamaz is recommended, especially for foam-backed pieces that are somewhat lighter.
Velvet prayer rugs must not be machine washed — the pile will permanently crush and the pattern will distort. Spot-clean with a slightly damp cloth for minor soiling. For regular maintenance, shake gently to remove dust, then allow to air in the sun briefly — UV light naturally sanitises. If a full clean is needed, hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent, then hang to dry in a well-ventilated space. Never wring or tumble dry.
Cotton flat-weave prayer mats are the easiest to care for — they can be machine washed on a gentle cycle in cold water and line-dried. Wool janamaz should be hand washed in cool water with wool-specific detergent and dried flat to prevent shape distortion. Both cotton and wool prayer mats can be ironed at a low temperature on the reverse side if they develop creases.
A high-quality janamaz is one of the most universally appreciated Islamic gifts. The gifting occasions that most commonly call for a prayer rug are Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, the return from Umrah or Hajj, Ramadan (particularly for Laylat al-Qadr), and housewarming for a new home. A silk-embroidered janamaz presented in a gift box is a meaningful, practical, and enduring gift that will be used and remembered every day.
Our Bhadohi-manufactured prayer rugs are particularly well suited for gifting — the export quality of the velvet pile and the precision of the mihrab design mean these are pieces that recipients recognise as genuinely premium, not token gifts.
Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh is not only the largest carpet-manufacturing district in India — it is specifically and historically one of the most important velvet janamaz production centres in the world. The town's weavers developed specialised velvet weaving techniques for prayer rug production that serve both the domestic Indian market and significant export volumes to the Gulf states. The density of the velvet pile, the precision of the mihrab printing or weaving, and the quality of the non-slip backing on Bhadohi-made janamaz are the benchmark against which all other Indian prayer rug production is measured.
At Rug Store, our prayer rug collection represents the full range of Bhadohi production — from affordable everyday velvet janamaz to premium silk-embroidered gifting pieces — all available online with delivery across India. For the full prayer rug range, visit rugstore.in/shop.
For daily use, a dense velvet janamaz from Bhadohi is the best combination of comfort, durability, and value. For cold North Indian winters, a wool prayer rug adds significant warmth on marble floors. For travel or portability, a cotton flat-weave is the most practical. For gifting, a silk-embroidered janamaz is the premium choice.
A standard adult janamaz should be at least 60 x 100 cm. Taller individuals or those who prefer more space should choose 70 x 120 cm. The rug must accommodate both the standing position and full prostration (sajda) with the forehead comfortably on the rug surface within its borders.
For velvet janamaz, avoid machine washing — spot clean with a damp cloth for minor soiling, and hand wash gently in cold water when a full clean is needed. Air in indirect sunlight regularly to sanitise naturally. For cotton prayer mats, machine washing on a gentle cycle in cold water is acceptable. Never use hot water or bleach on any prayer rug material.
Technically, any clean, natural fibre rug can be used as a prayer mat. However, a dedicated janamaz has practical advantages: the correct size for the positions of namaz, a non-slip backing designed for smooth Indian floors, and the mihrab indicator for Qibla direction. A dedicated janamaz also maintains a clear ritual distinction between prayer space and general floor space.
Yes. Our Bhadohi manufacturing base allows us to fulfil bulk orders for mosques, Islamic centres, corporate Eid gifting, and wholesale buyers. We offer custom embroidery, custom size options, and volume pricing for orders of 50 pieces and above. Contact us through rugstore.in/shop for bulk order enquiries.
