- Peshtamal
A peshtamal ( _tr. peştamal) is a Turkish traditional towel used in the
Turkish bath s. It is also used to specify which region people are from and is a part of a deep cultural tradition. In some places, it's called "pestamal" or "pestemal". There are many kinds of peshtamals which have different styles and colors in each local areas in Turkey.The peshtamal absorbs water as fast as a towel, dries very quickly, takes up less space and easy to carry and is therefore used as an alternative to the towel in bathrooms, pools, spas, beaches, sport facilities and for baby care. The peshtamal fabric is made of 100% cotton produced in hand-woven looms in Turkey.
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