Areola Peshtemal Towel

(2 customer reviews)

Original price was: $29.95.Current price is: $24.95.

  • 100% organic Turkish cotton that gets softer with every wash
  • Flat-woven turquoise design
  • Size: 35″ × 70″ (89 × 178 cm)
  • Lightweight, quick-drying and easy to pack
  • Hand-tied tassels, made in Turkiye

Want to learn more about this weave? See our Peshtemal Towels guide.

At a glance

Material
100% organic Turkish cotton
Size
35 × 70 in
Care
Machine wash warm with like colors, tumble dry low. No bleach or fabric softener.
Origin
Made in Turkiye
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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.

Areola Peshtemal Towel in turquoise held open by the sea

 

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.

Areola Peshtemal Towel held open on a white beach
Turquoise geometric pattern
Close-up of the Areola Peshtemal Towel weave
A woven-in pattern, not a print
Areola Peshtemal Towel over the shoulders
A light cover-up

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

DetailAreola Peshtemal Towel
Size35″ × 70″ (89 × 178 cm)
WeightAbout 300 g (11 oz)
Material100% organic Turkish cotton
WeaveFlat-woven, yarn-dyed geometric pattern
ColorsTurquoise
FinishHand-tied tassels on both short ends
OriginMade in Turkiye

Want another color or pattern? Browse the full Beach Collection.

Close-up of the Areola Peshtemal Towel tassels
Hand-tied tassels
Areola Peshtemal Towel wrapped around the shoulders
Soft enough to wear
Areola Peshtemal Towel worn as a beach wrap
From towel to wrap

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.

Ready for the pool? Add the Areola Peshtemal Towel to your cart above. Shipping is free within the U.S., and orders leave our warehouse within 2–3 business days.

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Areola Towel Variation

Areola Turquoise Variation

2 reviews for Areola Peshtemal Towel

  1. Debra Beaupre (verified owner) –

  2. 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.

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