Cotton and Olive Indie Cotton Jacquard Hammam Towel

This soft, reversible hammam bath towel is made of two layers of cotton fabric. The extreme softness and absorbance are due to the double-layered fabric. This hammam towel is designed for those who enjoy the lightweight aspect of the hammam towel while still enjoying some cosy thickness and plush.

While it isn’t the lightest towel we have available, you can still use it as an outdoor towel for holidays or as a stylish shawl. You can also mix and match this towel with a Hipster Cotton Jacquard Hammam Towel, which is also an option, as they are colour-coordinated.

Made in Türkiye

• 100% Cotton
• Machine Washable

Weight 600 g

Dimensions 180 × 90 cm

What is Peshtemal?

Peshtemal is a woven fabric that has evolved from the historical Turkish hammam tradition going back 600 years. Peshtemal hammam clothes were widely used as a wrap when men and women in the Ottoman era were washing in the public hammam baths to cover their bodies. Now, they have moved beyond the boundaries of hammam and have become trendy bath, beach, and travel towels high in demand. In the UK, they are commonly known as Hammam Towels.

Hammam towels have a very distinctive stripy pattern with hand-finished tassels on the fringes which make them truly authentic. They are 100% pure cotton. Linen and bamboo blends are also sought-after. The average size of the hammam bath sheet is 90 x 180 cm and the hand towel is 50 x 90 cm.  And the average weight is 250 grams. Due to their flat-woven nature, these hammam towels are absolutely lightweight and compact to pack & carry. They have made a name for themselves for being very absorbent and fast drying. With each wash, hammam towels will get softer and more absorbent.

The Turkish hammam towels are very versatile and durable. Their compactness allows them to be used on various occasions as a picnic | beach blanket, sofa throw & cover, children’s blanket, tablecloth, shawl, or sarong. Hammam bathrobes made out of hammam cloth are also excellent bath and beachwear with their fast-drying properties and lightness.

There are a few hubs across Türkiye where peshtemal hammam towels have been woven traditionally on the hand-looms to this day. We source our hammam towels straight from the local weavers at the Denizli province in the South-West of Türkiye.

Product Care

Proper care for your towels will prolong their life and keep them in top condition for yearsIt is recommended to wash this product at a gentle cycle program, max 40 C. It is important to wash it at a low-spin program to protect the fringes

Try not to use the fabric conditioner

We don’t recommend tumble-drying. If it is preferred for the sake of convenience, we only recommend low-heat tumble-drying. The best practice is to shape it while it is wet and leave it to air-dry. It is much better for the environment as well as for your energy bills

Keep them away from strong, direct heat while drying