Some people may have just heard about Turkish towels this past few years. But Turkish towels, also known by peshtemal  or hammam towels, is not a new kid on the block.

Centuries of Tradition

Turkish towels have a rich history and cultural significance that has stood the test of time. Here are some of the facts about Turkish Towel, and how it has gone beyond its historical roots and take part in the modern life.

The origin of Turkish Towels

Born During The Ottoman Era

They were originally known as "peshtemal" or “hammam towels” as they were used in Turkish public baths known as hammam. From 1300 until 1922, the vast Ottoman Empire encircled the Mediterranean. Multiethnic life in the Ottoman Empire sprang naturally from the region’s diverse history, and Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Mongol, Persian, and Egyptian customs were prominently visible in society. Ottoman hammams were a place to socialize, make deals, and debate policy. Coming into use in the early 1600s and widely used in 1700s when hammams allowed women, peshtemals were flat-woven, hand-embroidered, long enough to completely cover the body, and initially intended to help bathers maintain privacy in public baths.

Brief History

A legacy that matters

Embracing The Past

Turkish towel making is a tale woven through craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

Peshtemal may have evolved and modernized in style and function, but authentic artisan crafters preserve the traditional way and stay true to the sustainable aspect of peshtemal, knowing that preserving and honoring traditions is not about being stuck in the past, but rather, it is about recognizing the value and wisdom that can be gained from our ancestors. Keeping eco-friendly production methods and using biodegradable materials have always been an important part of centuries-old peshtemal weaving techniques that have been handed down through generations.

And Shaping The Future

Turkish Towel vs Regular Towel

  • Aegean cottons have longer cotton fibers, giving Turkish towels the high absorbency quality.
  • Eco-friendly and sustainable, it takes less water and energy during production than regular towels.
  • Maintenance and care are simpler and economical compared to regular towels.
  • They don't need to be washed separately from your other cotton pieces.
  • Compact and space saving, Turkish towels are easier to carry and pack during travels.
  • Their versatility help reduce the need for multiple towels in different situations.
  • Generous size, larger than regular towel, easily hug all body types.
  • Light and quick-dry, these flat woven towels always smell fresh even in humid climates.
  • With a wide range of colors and designs, Turkish towels are both functional and stylish.

Cotton matters.

Kind To Your Skin and Hair

Cabana Sky Turkish towels are made from tightly woven 100% pure cotton from Aegean region, famous for their long fibre cotton that gives Turkish towels their extra soft and high absorbent quality. Cotton is well known for being non-abrasive, easily washable, heat-resistant and free of chemicals or other irritants that synthetic fibers are known for.

Pure cotton is well-known for being hypoallergenic. If you have babies with delicate skin, or if you are suffering from eczema, psoriasis, or other skin sensitivities, you must be well aware of the challenges of finding the right towel. Turkish towels, with their pure cotton nature, are the perfect choice for your skin.

Turkish towels are soft and easy on hair. Wet hair is far weaker than dry hair, being more susceptible to damage from just a simple act of drying it. Turkish towel, made from long fibre cotton and tightly woven are so soft, ensuring a gentle care every time you use it to dry your hair. 

Microfibers towels are often recommended for skin and hair, but they are made of a blend of polyester and polyamide or nylon. This means microfiber towels are made of plastic and have high potential in polluting the environment somewhere down the line. On the other hand, Turkish towels, made from 100% pure cotton, ethically sourced and natural, are not only kind to your skin and hair, but also kind to our environment.

Cabana Sky Turkish towels are a gift to your skin and hair, providing the gentle care they deserve.

Ways of The Turkish Towels

Peshtemals made its way to the modern world and gain global recognition for their qualities. Their presence goes beyond bath houses walls, and they found new purposes beyond their original use.

Their practicality and versatility have made Turkish towels became an essential in our daily lives. There are many ways to use Turkish towel, including but not limited to:

  • Bath and shower, drying your face, body and hair. This is the most common way to use Turkish towel.
  • Gym, a perfect exercise buddy, to cover your body and to absorb sweat
  • Beach use as beach towel to cover and dry your body or as beach blanket to carve your space on the beach.
  • Yoga use as yoga towel, very practical to carry and stylish too.
  • Picnic use as picnic blanket, roll out and sit on it.
  • Camping and Trekking The compact Turkish towel won't use up too much space in your carrier, and its quick dry quality make Turkish towel a must-have travel partner. Jump into the river, and swim under waterfall, choose your adventure!

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