Jute is the traditional entrance fibre for a practical reason: it is coarse enough to scrape dust and grit from shoes while still feeling good underfoot, which is the balance a soft fabric mat and a hard rubber one both miss. Handwoven from natural fibres, this mat has the texture and slight irregularity that machine-made mats lack, and its earthy, minimalist look suits an entrance far better than a printed novelty mat — an entrance is the first thing anyone sees, and a plain natural mat always reads as considered. At 50 x 80cm it covers a main doorway so people step on it rather than around it. Durable and eco-friendly, for homes and commercial entrances.
Specifications
| Size | 50 x 80 cm |
| Material | Handwoven natural jute |
| Use | Main doors and entryways |
| Suits | Residential and commercial spaces |
Buying guide
Jute is a natural fibre and does not like prolonged wet — it is at its best in a covered or sheltered entrance rather than fully exposed to rain, where it stays damp and eventually rots. Shake it out weekly rather than washing it, and vacuum occasionally. Expect a little shedding in the first weeks, which settles. If the entrance is exposed, pair a rubber mat outside with this one just inside the door, which gives the scraping and the fine-dust catching in the right order and doubles the life of both.
How it compares
Against a rubber mat, jute is warmer in appearance and pleasant underfoot, but it should be sheltered rather than fully exposed. Against a printed novelty mat, natural jute always looks considered. Against a flocked indoor mat, jute scrapes rather than absorbing fine dust.
Frequently asked questions
Can it go outside in the rain?
It is best in a covered or sheltered entrance. Jute stays damp when fully exposed to rain and eventually rots.
How do I clean it?
Shake it out weekly and vacuum occasionally. Do not wash jute, and expect a little shedding in the first few weeks.
Should I use two mats?
In an exposed entrance, yes - a rubber mat outside to scrape mud and this one just inside for fine dust.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Non-Slip Rubber Doormat 46 x 76cm, Brown Black or Maroon
- Flocking Door Mat 50 x 80cm, Indoor
- Novelty Entry Door Mat 45 x 75cm, Machine Washable
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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|---|---|
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Can it go outside in the rain?
It is best in a covered or sheltered entrance. Jute stays damp when fully exposed to rain and eventually rots.
How do I clean it?
Shake it out weekly and vacuum occasionally. Do not wash jute, and expect a little shedding in the first few weeks.
Should I use two mats?
In an exposed entrance, yes - a rubber mat outside to scrape mud and this one just inside for fine dust.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.