Astrea Peshtemal Towel
Original price was: $29.95.$24.95Current price is: $24.95.
- 100% organic Turkish cotton that gets softer with every wash
- Flat-woven turquoise pattern
- 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
The Astrea Peshtemal Towel is as fresh as the water it’s made for. Crisp turquoise and white stripes give it a clean, coastal look. We weave it from 100% organic Turkish cotton, so it feels light, absorbs well and dries fast. In addition, every tassel is tied by hand in Turkiye.
100% organic cotton
Long, soft Turkish cotton grown without synthetic pesticides. As a result, it feels natural on skin and breathes in the heat.
Hand-tied tassels
Women in rural Turkiye knot every tassel by hand, the same way peshtemals have been finished for generations.
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 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.
- It’s easy on the wash. Unlike heavy terry, it takes little space in the machine and dries quickly afterwards.
How you’ll use your Astrea 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.
Bath and spa
First, it’s a lighter alternative to heavy bath towels. It’s also a favorite after the sauna or on a yoga mat.
Picnics and cool evenings
Lay it on the grass as a throw. Later, drape it over your shoulders when the sun goes down.
Size and details
| Detail | Astrea Peshtemal Towel |
|---|---|
| Size | 35″ × 70″ (89 × 178 cm) |
| Weight | About 300 g (11 oz) |
| Material | 100% organic Turkish cotton |
| Weave | Flat-woven, yarn-dyed stripes |
| 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 Astrea 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.
Will it feel stiff at first?
New flat-woven cotton can feel crisp. However, it softens noticeably after the first few washes and keeps getting better with use.
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.
Can I use it as a bath towel every day?
Of course. Many customers switch to peshtemals at home because they dry quickly and never smell damp.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Astrea Towel Variation | Astrea Turquoise Variation |
1 review for Astrea Peshtemal Towel
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Diane (verified owner) –
The Astrea Turquoise towel is everything I hoped for and more. 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 fringe details make it look like a high-end boutique piece. Worth every single penny!