Going to be the first (probably not the only one) to suggest Manduka. Their pro mat was my teachers suggestion and the moment I had my own space to start practicing I had one.
The colors can be luxurious looking but they don’t have any of the cool designs you might see elsewhere. I like having the patterns to help guide my hands sometimes but it’s absolutely worth the trade off because there’s zero chance you slip and there’s a real feeling of quality. It’s a bit heavier though, so I wouldn’t suggest it on the travel mat thread.
Definiately not your $20 Walmart mat but it won’t wear out anytime soon. You can get their “Almost perfect” ones which are slightly cheaper just because of a slight misprint.
You’ve probably heard of it before. Not a unique or exciting suggestion but it’s probably one of the most popular brands after the beginner range.