The Areola Peshtemal Towel pairs turquoise with a bold geometric pattern of triangles and diamonds. It looks graphic on the sand and relaxed by the pool. We weave it from 100% organic Turkish cotton, so it’s light, absorbent and quick to dry. Also, at 35″ × 70″ it doubles as a bath sheet at home.

100% organic cotton
Soft Turkish cotton grown without synthetic pesticides. As a result, it breathes well in the summer heat.
Hand-tied tassels
Each tassel is knotted by hand by women in rural Turkiye, following a long local tradition.
Full size: 35″ × 70″
It’s big enough to lie on. Also, you can wrap it as a sarong or use it as a bath sheet at home.
Light and quick-drying
It weighs about 300 g (11 oz). Because of the flat weave, it dries in a fraction of the time thick terry needs.



Why people switch to a peshtemal — and stay
- It dries fast. Hang it up after a swim, and it’s usually dry again before you pack up.
- Sand shakes right off. Because the weave is flat, sand doesn’t cling the way it does to terry loops.
- It packs small. Once folded, it takes about the space of a T-shirt in a tote or carry-on.
- It does more than dry you. For example, use it as a sarong, a scarf, a picnic throw or a light blanket.
- It gets softer. In fact, the cotton relaxes and absorbs better with each of the first few washes.
- It’s made the traditional way. Above all, it’s woven in Turkiye and finished by hand, not mass-printed.
How you’ll use your Areola Peshtemal Towel
Beach and pool
Spread it on a lounger or the sand. Then wrap it around you as a sarong on the walk to lunch.
Travel
Because it adds almost no weight to a suitcase, it’s an easy extra for hotels, cruises and weekend trips.
Gym and yoga
Similarly, it covers a mat or a bench and still fits in a small gym bag.
Home
Meanwhile, at home it works as a bath sheet, a sofa throw or a light table cover.
Size and details
| Detail | Areola Peshtemal Towel |
|---|---|
| Size | 35″ × 70″ (89 × 178 cm) |
| Weight | About 300 g (11 oz) |
| Material | 100% organic Turkish cotton |
| Weave | Flat-woven, yarn-dyed geometric pattern |
| Colors | Turquoise |
| Finish | Hand-tied tassels on both short ends |
| Origin | Made in Turkiye |
Want another color or pattern? Browse the full Beach Collection.



Why Turkish cotton?
Peshtemals began in the Turkish hammam, where bathers needed a cloth that was light, absorbent and quick to dry. Turkish cotton suits that job because its long fibers make a smooth, strong yarn. As a result, a flat-woven peshtemal stays soft and holds up well to years of use. Our Areola is woven in Turkiye from organic cotton and finished by hand. To learn more, read our Peshtemal Towels guide.
Care
- First, machine wash warm with similar colors.
- Then tumble dry low, or line dry in the shade.
- Skip bleach and fabric softener, because softener coats the fibers and makes them less absorbent.
- Finally, if a tassel loosens, simply retie the knot by hand.
Questions we get asked
Does a peshtemal absorb as well as a terry towel?
It absorbs well, just differently. A terry towel holds a lot of water, while a peshtemal wicks it and lets it go fast. Therefore, for the beach, travel and the gym, most people find it more practical.
Why does it have tassels?
Tassels are the traditional finish on a peshtemal. Moreover, they stop the ends from fraying, and each one is tied by hand.
Is it big enough to lie on?
Yes. In fact, at 35″ × 70″ it’s the size of a large bath sheet, so it covers a standard sun lounger.
Will the colors fade?
The yarn is dyed before weaving, so the color runs through the fiber. Still, wash it with similar colors and avoid bleach to keep it bright.




























Debra Beaupre (verified owner) –
richard (verified owner) –
The Astrea Turquoise towel is absolutely perfect! The turquoise hue is incredibly vibrant and adds an instant spa-like, luxurious feel to my space. You can immediately feel the premium quality of the 100% Turkish cotton—it is exceptionally soft against the skin, highly absorbent, and dries remarkably fast without holding any damp odors.The intricate texture and hand-tied fringe details make it look like a high-end boutique piece. It’s also super lightweight and compact, making it incredibly easy to pack into a beach bag or travel suitcase without weighing it down. Whether using it at the beach, by the pool, or just as an everyday bath towel at home, it performs flawlessly and gets softer with every single wash.