*This is a pre-order item that will begin shipping December 6, 2024*

A Thrie Handmade Limited Edition Style

Own a piece of textile history with a modern twist. Our Tripolis Peshtemal updates the classic pattern of Buldan with modern colors, silky smooth texture, and endless versatility. Use it as a towel, throw, or fashion accessory and feel good knowing you are supporting the time-honored tradition of Turkish textile looming.

Made from 100% shuttle-loomed Turkish cotton in the inner Aegean town of Buldan, known as the birthplace of textile looming in Turkiye. Please embrace any variations in size or weaving as a unique quality of your handmade piece.

71 x 40 inches (approximate)
Weight 13 ounces

About Tripolis:
The ancient city of Tripolis is thought to have been established in the 4th century, B.C. on the fertle banks of the Menderes (Meander) River. It was a thriving community, with city gates, streets, baths, stadium, theatre and city council buildings. Partially destroyed by an earthquake in 494, the city was gradually depopulated. Today, the site is under excavation with both indoor and outdoor spaces to visit and take in the sites. Tripolis is located in the same area as our Thriae Handmade atelier in the town of Buldan. Buldan is said to be the birthplace of textile weaving in Turkiye and is still a textile center today.

Your peshtemal is pre-washed right out of the package, but we always recommend a cycle through the machine so you have a fresh towel.

Wash as with any other cotton textile:
Machine wash warm
Tumble dry low
Line dry is recommended but not required
Warm iron if desired

We reach for the Tripolis in the cooler weather to use as a scarf or shawl. It also makes an excellent travel companion to use as a plane blanket or rolled up as a pillow, but as a fashion accessory, beach towel, or sarong at your destination.