Description
A peshtemal is a flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel. This classic striped peshtemal is handwoven in Denizli, Turkey, with evenly spaced bold colored stripes and fringe on the short edges. Made from pure long-staple Turkish cotton, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, this is the traditional striped peshtemal of the Turkish hamam.
The Original Turkish Hamam Towel
If you've ever visited a traditional Turkish hamam (bathhouse), you've seen peshtemals like this one — wrapped around bathers, hanging on hooks, drying in the steam. This classic striped design is a familiar sight in Turkish hamams. Now you can bring that authentic tradition home.
"The classic peshtemal is the same design my grandfather wove. The same stripes, the same weight, the same hand feel. Some things don't need to change."
— Traditional Peshtemal Weaver, Denizli
Why Classic Still Wins
In textiles, "classic" usually means "tested by time." Our classic peshtemal has been refined across generations of Denizli weavers, each improving the pattern, weight, and weave while keeping the essential soul of the original. The result is a towel that feels simultaneously ancient and timeless — exactly the way a peshtemal should feel.
- Authentic traditional design — the classic Turkish hamam pattern
- Pure long-staple Turkish cotton — no synthetic blends
- Handwoven in Denizli — using traditional flat-weave looms
- Woven stripe pattern — never fades or peels
- Quick-drying and lightweight — peshtemal's signature benefits
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
A Denizli Weaving Tradition
Denizli is a long-established textile center in Turkey's Aegean region, and the peshtemal is the traditional wrap of the Turkish hamam (bathhouse).
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.
Perfect For
- ♨️ Traditional hamam experiences — the authentic way
- 🛁 Daily bath use — quick-drying and lightweight
- 🏖️ Beach & pool — sand shakes off easily because the weave is flat
- ✈️ Travel — packs flat, dries quickly
- 🏡 Home decor — beautiful enough to display
- 🎁 Cultural gifts — authentic Turkish craftsmanship
Size & Dimensions
One size: 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), one piece per pack. This is the authentic proportion used in Turkish bathhouses — large enough to wrap around your body fully, small enough to fold and carry anywhere.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold with similar colors
- Tumble dry low or line dry (air drying preserves the cotton best)
- Iron on medium if desired
- Do not use fabric softener (coats fibers and reduces absorbency)
- No bleach
- Cotton fibers will bloom and soften with every wash
Size & Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% Turkish cotton |
| Weave | Flat weave, handwoven (no terry loops) |
| Size (in) | 35 × 71 in |
| Size (cm) | 90 × 180 cm |
| Pieces per pack | 1 |
| Colors | 6: Red, Yellow, Green, Navy Blue, Black, Blue |
| Edge finish | Fringe on the short edges |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Made in | Denizli, Turkey |
| Care | Machine wash cold with similar colors; tumble dry low or line dry; no fabric softener; no bleach |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the classic peshtemal different?
It has the traditional look: evenly spaced bold colored stripes on flat-woven 100% Turkish cotton, with fringe on the short edges. It comes in 6 colors: Red, Yellow, Green, Navy Blue, Black and Blue.
What size is this peshtemal?
One size: 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), one piece per pack. It is large enough to wrap around the body after the bath or at the beach and folds flat for travel.
What is the difference between a peshtemal and a towel?
A peshtemal is flat-woven with no terry loops, so it is thinner and lighter than a terry towel, dries faster and packs flat. It is used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel.
Is it absorbent enough for bath use?
Yes. The flat-woven Turkish cotton absorbs well for its weight and dries much faster than a thick terry towel, so it works as an everyday bath towel.
How does it compare to the elegant or luxury version?
The classic has evenly spaced bold stripes in 6 colors. The Elegant Striped Peshtemal has grouped colored stripes on a cream ground in 3 colors, and the Luxury Striped Peshtemal has fine pinstripes with a wide colored band along both long edges in 5 colors. All three are flat-woven Turkish cotton in the same 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm) size.
Is it heavy or lightweight?
Lightweight. A flat-woven peshtemal weighs much less than a terry bath towel of a similar size, so it is easy to pack for travel and the beach.
Authenticity You Can Feel
Explore our full peshtemal collection — five striped styles in a range of colors. Or see the textured waffle weave alternatives for a different feel.
Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey. Authentic traditional peshtemal. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.
Classic Striped Turkish Cotton Peshtemal Towel - OEKO-TEX
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Woven in Denizli · 2,500 years of craft
Description
A peshtemal is a flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel. This classic striped peshtemal is handwoven in Denizli, Turkey, with evenly spaced bold colored stripes and fringe on the short edges. Made from pure long-staple Turkish cotton, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, this is the traditional striped peshtemal of the Turkish hamam.
The Original Turkish Hamam Towel
If you've ever visited a traditional Turkish hamam (bathhouse), you've seen peshtemals like this one — wrapped around bathers, hanging on hooks, drying in the steam. This classic striped design is a familiar sight in Turkish hamams. Now you can bring that authentic tradition home.
"The classic peshtemal is the same design my grandfather wove. The same stripes, the same weight, the same hand feel. Some things don't need to change."
— Traditional Peshtemal Weaver, Denizli
Why Classic Still Wins
In textiles, "classic" usually means "tested by time." Our classic peshtemal has been refined across generations of Denizli weavers, each improving the pattern, weight, and weave while keeping the essential soul of the original. The result is a towel that feels simultaneously ancient and timeless — exactly the way a peshtemal should feel.
- Authentic traditional design — the classic Turkish hamam pattern
- Pure long-staple Turkish cotton — no synthetic blends
- Handwoven in Denizli — using traditional flat-weave looms
- Woven stripe pattern — never fades or peels
- Quick-drying and lightweight — peshtemal's signature benefits
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
A Denizli Weaving Tradition
Denizli is a long-established textile center in Turkey's Aegean region, and the peshtemal is the traditional wrap of the Turkish hamam (bathhouse).
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.
Perfect For
- ♨️ Traditional hamam experiences — the authentic way
- 🛁 Daily bath use — quick-drying and lightweight
- 🏖️ Beach & pool — sand shakes off easily because the weave is flat
- ✈️ Travel — packs flat, dries quickly
- 🏡 Home decor — beautiful enough to display
- 🎁 Cultural gifts — authentic Turkish craftsmanship
Size & Dimensions
One size: 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), one piece per pack. This is the authentic proportion used in Turkish bathhouses — large enough to wrap around your body fully, small enough to fold and carry anywhere.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold with similar colors
- Tumble dry low or line dry (air drying preserves the cotton best)
- Iron on medium if desired
- Do not use fabric softener (coats fibers and reduces absorbency)
- No bleach
- Cotton fibers will bloom and soften with every wash
Size & Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% Turkish cotton |
| Weave | Flat weave, handwoven (no terry loops) |
| Size (in) | 35 × 71 in |
| Size (cm) | 90 × 180 cm |
| Pieces per pack | 1 |
| Colors | 6: Red, Yellow, Green, Navy Blue, Black, Blue |
| Edge finish | Fringe on the short edges |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Made in | Denizli, Turkey |
| Care | Machine wash cold with similar colors; tumble dry low or line dry; no fabric softener; no bleach |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the classic peshtemal different?
It has the traditional look: evenly spaced bold colored stripes on flat-woven 100% Turkish cotton, with fringe on the short edges. It comes in 6 colors: Red, Yellow, Green, Navy Blue, Black and Blue.
What size is this peshtemal?
One size: 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), one piece per pack. It is large enough to wrap around the body after the bath or at the beach and folds flat for travel.
What is the difference between a peshtemal and a towel?
A peshtemal is flat-woven with no terry loops, so it is thinner and lighter than a terry towel, dries faster and packs flat. It is used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel.
Is it absorbent enough for bath use?
Yes. The flat-woven Turkish cotton absorbs well for its weight and dries much faster than a thick terry towel, so it works as an everyday bath towel.
How does it compare to the elegant or luxury version?
The classic has evenly spaced bold stripes in 6 colors. The Elegant Striped Peshtemal has grouped colored stripes on a cream ground in 3 colors, and the Luxury Striped Peshtemal has fine pinstripes with a wide colored band along both long edges in 5 colors. All three are flat-woven Turkish cotton in the same 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm) size.
Is it heavy or lightweight?
Lightweight. A flat-woven peshtemal weighs much less than a terry bath towel of a similar size, so it is easy to pack for travel and the beach.
Authenticity You Can Feel
Explore our full peshtemal collection — five striped styles in a range of colors. Or see the textured waffle weave alternatives for a different feel.
Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey. Authentic traditional peshtemal. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.