FAQ: What is a peshtemal?

A “peshtemal” is the real name for a Turkish Towel. Peshtemals were a staple of Persian and Ottoman hammam (bath house) culture, dating back hundreds of years.

FAQ: Why is turkish cotton different than other cotton?

Turkish cotton is a a long-fiber cotton grown in the Aegean Region of Turkey. It has longer fibers than regular cotton and the result is that it is more absorbent and becomes even softer and more comfortable over time.

FAQ: Where & How are these made?

We work exclusively with one family-owned artisan producer in Turkey. Peshtemal were historically woven on hand looms in Anatolia, and today they are still produced by hand but with the help of electric looms (It's a good thing, too! The cost per towel would need to be at least $100/peshtemal based on the length of time needed to produce each one truly by hand loom).

FAQ: What are the Care instructions?

Machine wash cold & tumble dry low. It'll get softer & more absorbent with each wash... so don't worry about it getting stiff over time. Trust us, this isn't a typical towel. For more care instructions, check out the "Uses and Care" page.