Turkish Pestemal Towels

Did you know?

• Turkish peshtemal towels can go by a few different names, so keep your eyes peeled for pieces referred to as peshtemals, foutas, pestemals, hammams, serviette de fouta, Hamam towels or peshkirs

• A real, authentic Turkish towel is made from real and authentic Turkish cotton. Other quality towels may use the name of Turkish Towels but it needs to be made of 100% Turkish cotton to claim the true fame.

• The Turkish towel is considered to be the first towel ever made. Dating back to the 17th century in Bursa, Turkey (where we are located now 🙂 ), the towels were thinner than the modern versions and were used in Turkish baths or Hamams.