Peshtemal Turkish towel, herringbone weave, cotton serviette turque is the most important piece

is the most important piece of the Turkish bath (hammam) ritual

For centuries

due to its 80% alcohol content

due to its 80% alcohol content

Knotted fringes

Peshtemal Turkish towel, herringbone weave, cotton serviette turque is the most important piecePeshtemal, a multipurpose hand loomed towel, is the most important piece of the Turkish bath (hammam) ritual. What is the difference between a fouta and a peshtemal? Peshtemal is from Turkey whereas fouta is mostly from Tunisia. They serve the same purpose but peshtemal is made of Turkish cotton which is a premium type of cotton with long fibers that opens up with use and becomes more absorbent over time. Hammam bathers use Turkish peshtemal towels to