What is a hammam towel?
Hammam towels have become very popular in recent years and it's no wonder. They are incredibly functional and suitable for taking on trips, to the beach, on the boat, camping, and even when you're camping and have limited packing space.
In this blog post, I first wanted to tell you what a hammam is, a little bit about its history and how they can be best used. So stay tuned!
So, what is a hammam towel?
A hammam towel is a thin woven, quick drying towel that weighs less than terry cloth. It usually has hand knotted fringes at each end of the towel, and today comes in a variety of designs. The traditional hammam towels were striped and had a few single colors such as orange, blue, white. Today we can offer hammam towels with a twist and in a variety of designs and sizes.
The Hammam Towel's Journey from Turkish Bath to Modern Everyday Luxury
One thing you might not think of when you see a hammam towel is its amazing journey from Ottoman hammam baths to our modern beaches and everyday lives. Today, the thin and versatile towel adorns beaches and bathrooms around the world and its history stretches back thousands of years.
The hammam towel, peshtemal as it was originally called, is more than just a towel - it is a symbol of tradition, culture and ritual. It is an ancient tradition with roots in the famous 17th century Ottoman bathhouses, the hammam, which were central points of purification, socialising and relaxation in the Ottoman Empire.
As with all products that prove to be really good, the hammam towel also became very popular. And why, you can read more in the next paragraph.
Beach towel, sarong, blanket?
The Hammam towel has many uses and they are equally good, no matter how you choose to use yours. One of the towel's many properties is that it is quick-drying, which has made it immensely popular as a beach towel. Add a beautiful design and forgotten beach towels are a thing of the past. The fact that it also dries quickly and weighs little are two other fantastic properties and yes, you can imagine the popularity.
But, before it was used as a beach towel, women would wrap it around and tie it together to make it look like a bag to carry things to and from markets, for example. The hammam towel's adaptability and its sustainable manufacturing made it an indispensable part of everyday life.
The modern comeback of the hammam towel
Weaving techniques were refined, and different regions developed their own signature patterns and materials, often using cotton, linen or bamboo. Today, the hammam towel has experienced a renaissance and has become a favorite worldwide. Its combination of practicality and aesthetic appeal has made it a given part of the modern, conscious lifestyle. We see it not only on the beach and in the bathroom, but also as a decorative detail, picnic blanket, shawl or even as a lightweight travel blanket.
Timeless design and function
The history of the hammam towel is a reminder of how functional design can survive and adapt through the ages. From the steamy hammam baths to our modern homes, the peshtemal continues to offer the same simple elegance and superior functionality as it did hundreds of years ago. A true classic that continues to enchant.
