This is one of the things you get very used to seeing such that I overlook its interest to others often. This mat is made of a palm branch which is woven together while still green. Today it was used for the honored guests at church to put their belongings on. I was one of those guests. As everyone was watching me, before using it I made sure what it was for by watching those around me. It would have been embarrassing to sit on it or to put my feet on it. but i saw others put their Bible on it so thats what I did.
