Peshtemal Towels are perfect for the beach.

We work in partnership with Turkish artisans who are 4^th generation weavers. Keeping traditional manufacturing and hand loomed products relevant and also providing communities with opportunities.

What are the benefits of Peshtemal towels?

1. Free up your space for other things – Peshtemal towels take up much less space than terry towels.
2. Peshtemal towels weigh much less than terry towels.
3. Less water is required for washing making it better for the environment.
4. They dry much faster than a regular towel, and the more it’s been washed the better it dries.
5. Leave the sand at the beach, a gentle shake is all that is required for a sand free experience.
6. They are versatile – use them as a towel, scarf, shawl, sarong, picnic blanket, table cloth or as a baby blanket or wrap.
7. They get softer after each wash and dry better as they get older.
8. They are made by local artisans in their homes, handed down from generation to generation.
9. They employ more people and keep tradition alive.

 How our Towels are Made

1. The finest organic cotton is picked in Turkey and hand dyed using organic vegetable dyes.
2. The process then moves to the traditional shuttle loom were artisan craftsmen slowly craft the towel by hand. Each towel takes hours to produce and is made to last.
3. The tassels are meticulously braided by hand and the towels are inspected.
4. We use recycled and or biodegradable packaging and try to make the smallest impact on the environment were we can.