What are Turkish towels?

Known as peshtemals, Turkish towels are thin textiles, woven from 100% cotton, with long threads, on an open loom. Traditionally used in hammams, they have been made the same way for centuries, though automation allows for hand setting threads on automated looms in our modern times.

What makes Turkish towels amazing?

Let us count the ways: - Ultra-absorbent yet quick to dry - No musty smells like with terry towels - Softer with each wash Incredibly durable thanks to their long threads - Available in a wide variety of colors, designs, and textures - Can be used for more than a towel

What can Turkish towels be used for?

Truly, the sky is the limit! But here are just a few favorites: - Bath, hand, or kitchen towel - Beach or pool towel - A beach cover up like a sarong or dress - Scarf - Shawl - Travel blanket - Travel towel - Picnic blanket - Throw/couch blanket - Gym towel - Yoga/meditation blanket - Table runner/tablecloth - Hair wrap - Curtain/window covering - Gift wrap - Packing cube - ApronAnd more!

How do I care for my Turkish towels?

Wash them like any other towel! Machine wash in warm water and line or tumble dry. Line drying is always best but tumble dry will totally work. Warm to hot iron if preferred. Our peshtemals are pre-washed and shrunk when you receive them so you will notice they become softer with every wash!

Which peshtemals should I choose?

The beauty of Turkish towels is that all of our designs can be used for a variety of purposes. Here are a few suggestions: - For bath: The Ani and Assos are both favorites for the bath and come in large and small sizes. Though the Ephesus is proving to be a dark horse here. - For kitchen: The Lygos makes a wonderful apron or kitchen towel - For beach/pool: The Halicarnassus is our bestseller for this, but the Smyrna, Olympos, and Lygos are popular as well. We also have customers that have replaced all of their pool towels with the Assos! - For scarves/shawls: The Koressos is our hands-down favorite, but the Ephesus and Ilios are high up there on our list! - For yoga/meditation: The Ilios, Olympos, or Ephesus are the most popular But really, choose what speaks the most to you. They also make amazing gifts.

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Our Thriae Handmade collection highlights our limited edition styles made with traditional techniques - specifically, the hand loom and shuttle loom. Each piece is unique, with its own story, and carries with it the timeless energy of ancient craftsmanship.

To honor these traditional looming methods, each style and colorway will be available in limited quantities.

Our Thriae Handmade collection highlights our limited edition styles made with traditional techniques - specifically, the hand loom and shuttle loom. Each piece is unique, with its own story, and carries with it the timeless energy of ancient craftsmanship.

To honor these traditional looming methods, each style and colorway will be available in limited quantities.

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With a Turkish Connection

Our founder is half-Turkish, half-American, and dreamed of bringing a piece of Turkish culture to the US while growing up in the Aegean city of Izmir. While she is not the first to do so, she is one of the few with ongoing connections in the country to ensure our textiles are the best of the best. Thriae is also a small, woman-owned business - and shopping small is something we can all feel good about!

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We Love Bees

Bees are essential to so much of what we enjoy in our daily lives—from the food on our plates to the textiles we use in our daily lives. Unfortunately, our pollinating friends are at risk of extinction.

To help bee populations thrive, Thriae donates a portion of our sales organizations supporting bee conservation efforts.

A portion of our sales are donated to organizations supporting bee conservation efforts.

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Sustainability

Thriae is committed to sustainability and ethical business practices. In a world where "fast" dominates - fashion, food, the speed at which we experience life, it is important to slow down and be mindful of the resources we are using. We owe our planet and future generations that much.

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Ultra Absorbent

100% cotton =

soft and absorbent

Fast Drying

Fast to dry = no

more musty towels

No More Sand

Seriously! You can leave the sand at the beach

Versatile

Endless uses for home, travel and outdoors = perfect gift

Thriae

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In Greek Mythology, Thriae were a triad of nymphs who were the patrons of bees. Bees are deeply important to us: their simple act of pollination makes possible many things we hold near and dear. Their individual contributions may not be noticeable, but their collective work is imperative to our existence.

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The ancient art of looming with

A Modern Twist

Peshtemals (Turkish towels) have been made the same way for centuries: flat woven on open looms. This makes them absorbent, soft, and resilient. Our designs have the same original craftsmanship, and are created by Master Artisans utilizing both traditional and modern methods.

Peshtemals (Turkish towels) have been made the same way for centuries: flat woven on open looms. This makes them absorbent, soft, and resilient. Our designs have the same original craftsmanship, updated for the modern world. They are still at least partially handmade, and come in a variety of designs and textures that would suit any style.

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Confidence in quality

Confidence in Quality

Ethical and Safe

While there are many options for peshtemals in the marketplace, purchasing from Thriae brings with it the knowledge that your products come from carefully vetted and ethically sourced small businesses. This helps to support smaller ateliers, run by families who have been in the weaving and looming business for generations, and helps to keep the local economy alive.

Our products are either certified Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) or Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex and adhere to rigorous quality control requirements.

While there are many options for peshtemals in the marketplace, purchasing from Thriae brings with it the knowledge that your products come from carefully vetted and ethically sourced small businesses. This helps to support smaller ateliers, run by families who have been in the weaving and looming business for generations, and helps to keep the local economy alive.

Our products are either certified Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) or Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex and adhere to rigorous quality control requirements.

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FAQ

: Known as peshtemals, Turkish towels are thin textiles, woven from 100% cotton, with long threads, on an open loom. Traditionally used in hammams, they have been made the same way for centuries, though automation allows for hand setting threads on automated looms in our modern times.
: Let us count the ways:
- Ultra-absorbent yet quick to dry
- No musty smells like with terry towels
- Softer with each wash Incredibly durable thanks to their long threads
- Available in a wide variety of colors, designs, and textures
- Can be used for more than a towel
: Truly, the sky is the limit! But here are just a few favorites:
- Bath, hand, or kitchen towel
- Beach or pool towel
- A beach cover up like a sarong or dress
- Scarf
- Shawl
- Travel blanket
- Travel towel
- Picnic blanket
- Throw/couch blanket
- Gym towel
- Yoga/meditation blanket
- Table runner/tablecloth
- Hair wrap
- Curtain/window covering
- Gift wrap
- Packing cube
- Apron
And more!
: Wash them like any other towel! Machine wash in warm water and line or tumble dry. Line drying is always best but tumble dry will totally work. Warm to hot iron if preferred. Our peshtemals are pre-washed and shrunk when you receive them so you will notice they become softer with every wash!
: The beauty of Turkish towels is that all of our designs can be used for a variety of purposes. Here are a few suggestions:

- For bath: The Ani and Assos are both favorites for the bath and come in large and small sizes. Though the Ephesus is proving to be a dark horse here.

- For kitchen: The Lygos makes a wonderful apron or kitchen towel

- For beach/pool: The Halicarnassus is our bestseller for this, but the Smyrna, Olympos, and Lygos are popular as well. We also have customers that have replaced all of their pool towels with the Assos!

- For scarves/shawls: The Koressos is our hands-down favorite, but the Ephesus and Ilios are high up there on our list!

- For yoga/meditation: The Ilios, Olympos, or Ephesus are the most popular But really, choose what speaks the most to you. They also make amazing gifts.

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