Maia Peshtemal Towel
Original price was: $29.95.$24.95Current price is: $24.95.
- 100% organic Turkish cotton that gets softer with every wash
- Available in black, blue or green
- 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 Maia Peshtemal Towel is our most versatile stripe. Fine multicolor lines run the full length of the towel, and it comes in black, blue or green. We weave it from 100% organic Turkish cotton, so it stays light in your bag and dries quickly. Then women in rural Turkiye finish every tassel by hand.
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 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 suits everyone. Also, the unisex size and pattern make it an easy gift for almost anyone.
How you’ll use your Maia 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 | Maia Peshtemal Towel |
|---|---|
| Size | 35″ × 70″ (89 × 178 cm) |
| Weight | About 300 g (11 oz) |
| Material | 100% organic Turkish cotton |
| Weave | Flat-woven, yarn-dyed fine stripes |
| Colors | Black, blue or green |
| 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 Maia 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.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Maia Variation | Maia Towel Black Variation, Maia Towel Blue Variation, Maia Towel Blue Variation 2, Maia Towel Green Variation |
4 reviews for Maia Peshtemal Towel
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Kimberly (verified owner) –
Super cute, drys fast and packs well. I love the uniqueness and fine craftwork of these lovely towels. I also appreciate items are made by local crafters and that such is acknowledged in delivery items.
Debra Beaupre (verified owner) –
Arrived almost overnight!!! Beating all others I ordered before them!! Thank you!!
Diane (verified owner) –
This is hands down the most beautiful and clever towel I own. The organic cotton quality is top-notch, and the fact that the tassels are hand-tied by local artisans makes it feel so special. It is super compact, highly absorbent, and dries almost instantly. If you want to elevate your holiday or bath routine, this is the perfect choice!
D. C. (verified owner) –
I originally bought the caramel striped Vega towel just to use for summer pool days, but it has completely taken over my daily routine at home. The flat-woven organic Turkish cotton is incredibly lightweight compared to traditional plush towels, yet it absorbs water effortlessly and dries in a fraction of the time. No more dealing with that annoying damp towel smell on the bathroom rail!It rolls up so small that I now pack it everywhere—it makes the perfect hygienic layer over my yoga mat and doubles as a stylish beach wrap. The hand-tied fringe details are beautiful and show the authentic Turkish craftsmanship. Plus, it really does get noticeably softer and more absorbent with every wash. I am already planning to get the blue variation next!