Classic Striped Turkish Cotton Peshtemal Towel
DetailsHandwoven Turkish cotton · OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
In short: The Classic Striped Peshtemal is a traditional Turkish hammam towel with evenly spaced bold stripes, handwoven in a flat weave from 100% long-staple Turkish cotton in Denizli, Turkey. It comes in one size, 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm), in 6 colors and is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.
This is the striped wrap of the Turkish hammam: bathers wear it around the body in the steam room, hang it on a hook and dry off with it afterwards. The design keeps that original look, with bold colored stripes spaced at an even rhythm across the cloth and fringe on both short edges.
At home the same flat weave becomes a light bath towel that dries quickly on a hook, and it folds flat for the pool or a weekend bag. With six colors, Red, Yellow, Green, Navy Blue, Black and Blue, each person in the house can have a stripe of their own.
Specifications
| Material | 100% long-staple Turkish cotton |
|---|---|
| Weave | Flat weave, handwoven, no terry loops |
| Pattern | Evenly spaced bold stripes, fringe on the short edges |
| Size | 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm), 1 piece per pack |
| Colors | 6 |
| Made in | Denizli, Turkey |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Care
- Machine wash cold with similar colors
- Tumble dry low or line dry
- Iron on medium if desired
- Do not use fabric softener; it coats the fibers and reduces absorbency
- No bleach
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a peshtemal used in a Turkish hammam?
In the hammam the peshtemal is wrapped around the body while bathing and used to dry off afterwards. Its flat weave stays light when damp, and the classic striped style is the familiar look of Turkish bathhouses.
What makes the classic peshtemal different?
It has the traditional pattern: evenly spaced bold colored stripes on flat-woven Turkish cotton, with fringe on the short edges. It comes in 6 colors: Red, Yellow, Green, Navy Blue, Black and Blue.
How does it compare to the Elegant and Luxury Striped Peshtemals?
The classic has evenly spaced bold stripes in 6 colors. The Elegant Striped Peshtemal has grouped stripes on a cream ground in 3 colors, and the Luxury Striped Peshtemal has fine pinstripes with a wide band along both long edges in 5 colors. All measure 35 x 71 in.
Is it absorbent enough for daily 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 and stays fresh between showers.
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 carry to the hammam, the pool or the beach and folds into a small bag.
What size is the classic peshtemal?
One size: 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm), one piece per pack. It is large enough to wrap around the body after the bath, the traditional proportion used in Turkish bathhouses.
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Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey, where weaving has 2,500 years of heritage, by women weavers across three generations.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.
CareMachine wash cold, gets softer every wash
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry low or line dry. Do not bleach.
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FAQHow is a peshtemal used in a Turkish hammam?
In the hammam the peshtemal is wrapped around the body while bathing and used to dry off afterwards. Its flat weave stays light when damp, and the classic striped style is the familiar look of Turkish bathhouses.
What makes the classic peshtemal different?It has the traditional pattern: evenly spaced bold colored stripes on flat-woven Turkish cotton, with fringe on the short edges. It comes in 6 colors: Red, Yellow, Green, Navy Blue, Black and Blue.
How does it compare to the Elegant and Luxury Striped Peshtemals?The classic has evenly spaced bold stripes in 6 colors. The Elegant Striped Peshtemal has grouped stripes on a cream ground in 3 colors, and the Luxury Striped Peshtemal has fine pinstripes with a wide band along both long edges in 5 colors. All measure 35 x 71 in.
Is it absorbent enough for daily 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 and stays fresh between showers.
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 carry to the hammam, the pool or the beach and folds into a small bag.
What size is the classic peshtemal?One size: 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm), one piece per pack. It is large enough to wrap around the body after the bath, the traditional proportion used in Turkish bathhouses.
Light enough to take anywhere.
A thin, flat weave that feels light in the hand and on the skin.
Spreads out to dry fast after the bath, the pool or the beach.
Packs flat into a bag, and doubles as a throw or a light blanket.
2,500 years of weaving, three generations of hands.
Denizli is Turkey's textile heartland. Every VivaMaison piece is handwoven there by women weavers from long-staple Aegean cotton.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified and dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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