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Fast fashion or slow fashion?
Fast fashion often refers to lower-quality, low-priced and mass-produced textiles that quickly end up in landfills.
Say NO to fast fashion!
We are destroying our planet by throwing away clothes that are perfectly wearable.
Dry Brushing the Skin
Dry brushing is the brushing of the skin with a dry brush. A method which should be incorporated into your daily routine (just the way...
What to do in Istanbul
There's so much to see and do in Istanbul. Here's some suggestions depending on how much time you have.
What do you wear in a hammam?
Traditionally you would wear a peshtemal and your underwear or swimwear underneath.
Azo free dyes and OEKO-TEX standard
Azo dyes are known to have extensive environmental and health consequences ...
How to make Turkish Hammam Towels more absorbent?
To make your peshtemal absorbent, you need to soak it in cool water overnight ...
Different ways to use your Turkish Peshtemal Towel
So one of the great things about peshtemal is its versatility ...
How to care for your Turkish Hammam Towel
When you first purchase your peshtemal, soak it in cool water overnight ...
Peshtemal vs Traditional (terry) Towels
Terry towels are what we’re all used to; they are fluffy and thick. Peshtemal on the other hand is flat-woven, which means that it has...
History of Turkish Peshtemal Towel
Peshtemal is the oldest textile product that remains to be used today ...
What is so special about Turkish Peshtemal Towels?
Peshtemals are made using 100% Turkish cotton. Turkish cotton has extra-long fibers, which makes them stronger, smoother and amazingly absorbent.
What is a Turkish Peshtemal Towel?
Peshtemal is a traditional Turkish towel and is thought to be the oldest textile clothing recognised in the world...
Hello from Peshtemall
We are a new small business based in the UK. We are a design-led lifestyle brand set up to bring you the Turkish heritage of...