Our 100% pure cotton Zabuton Meditation Mat cushions your ankles and legs during sitting meditation and is the base mat to use with a Zafu cushion or a meditation bench. Used along with the Zafu or Bench, the Zabuton makes sitting meditation easier on the knees, ankles and back and is more comfortable for hard or cold surfaces. Add a washable organic cotton Zabuton Cover to protect the mat which are available in 20 delicious colors that are responsibly dyed. Handcrafted in the USA.