# Versatile Multi-Use Floor Mats The Sanskar Mat is a Folding Mat for an Array of Activities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-mat References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/11/23/being-mat-erialistic/) Taking the traditional design of Indian floor seating solutions and giving them a multipurpose twist, the Sanskar Mat is a folding mat that's great for a wide array of uses. The Sanskar Mat is capable of being folded and shifted in order to make it suitable for a number of different uses including [sitting, sleeping, studying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-capsule) and much more. The Sanskar Mat can be folded up when not in use and features the ability to be positioned with a [supportive surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-folio) that allows it to be used for reading or even eating. This helps to make the folding mat a more versatile piece of equipment that can operate separately from other equipment and furniture. The Sanskar Mat is the design work of Nivida Malhotra. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multipurpose Floor Mats:** The Sanskar Mat is a versatile folding mat that can be used for sitting, sleeping, studying, and more. - **Flexible Furniture Solutions:** The design of the Sanskar Mat offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating adaptable and space-saving furniture options. - **Transformable Living Spaces:** The ability to fold and shift the Sanskar Mat allows for the creation of multifunctional living areas, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for interior design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The Sanskar Mat's multipurpose design offers an opportunity for furniture designers to create innovative, adaptable pieces. - **Interior Design:** The transformable nature of the Sanskar Mat can be leveraged by interior designers to optimize small living spaces. - **Education:** The Sanskar Mat's versatility makes it a practical and space-saving solution for schools and other educational environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Ultralight Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultralight-mat.md) - [Customizable All-Purpose Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-floor-mat.md) - [Extra-Cushioning Traditional Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-tatami-mat.md) - [Portable Meditation Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-meditation-bed.md) - [Modular Protective Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylle-puzzle-mat.md) - [Rolled-Up Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofan.md) - [Inclusively Designed Camping Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exped-backpacking-line.md) - [Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-table.md) - [Foldable Pilates Equipment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-pilates-equipment.md)