Turkish peshtemal towels are a welcome change of the ultra plush, slow-drying, shedding terry towels you're used to. Woven from 100% cotton in traditional Turkish technique, the peshtemal, or pestemal, features an ultra thin and lightweight feel. You'll be surprised at how soft and absorbent these towels are at first, and yet they get better with each wash. It also dries super fast, making it a popular choice for travelling and vacation. More than just a bath towel, the Deerlux Turkish Peshtemal Towels are highly versatile. You can use it as an easy to bring along sand repelling beach towel, a trendy throw blanket, wrap around sarong or fouta style, picnic blanket, shawl, and many other uses. Its stylish and trendy nature and the Deerlux decorative packaging makes it a perfect gift for wedding, new homeowner, or anyone who appreciates a luxury find.