A peshtemal is a flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap with fringed ends, used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel. In the US it is often called a Turkish towel; it is also known as a hammam towel or a fouta.
Compare the Peshtemals
All five are 100% Turkish cotton in one size, 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), fringed on the short edges.
How to Choose
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Pattern: bold even stripes, grouped stripes on cream, fine pinstripes with wide borders, or a crinkled block-stripe texture.
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Muslin or classic flat weave: the muslin model uses muslin yarn on a white ground; the other four use a classic flat weave.
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Use: beach, bath, hammam or travel.
Peshtemal or Towel?
A terry towel has raised loops that add bulk. A peshtemal has no loops, so it packs small and dries faster than terry, and sand shakes off easily because the weave is flat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a peshtemal?
A flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap with fringed ends, made for the hammam and now used at the beach, after the bath and for travel.
What size is a VivaMaison peshtemal?
One size for all five: 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm).
How do I wash a peshtemal?
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and follow the care label.
Where are the peshtemals made and are they certified?
They are woven from 100% Turkish cotton in Denizli, Turkey. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.
See also waffle towels and sets, cotton towel sets or muslin bathrobes.
Every VivaMaison peshtemal is woven in Denizli, where weaving has 2,500 years of heritage, by women weavers across three generations.
