Bath rugs and bathrobes are inseparable parts of a bathroom. They need to be absorbent, durable, and washable. If a bath rug or a bathrobe doesn’t have any of these qualities, they will not meet ...

Turkish towels are synonymous with luxury. Often associated with traditional Turkish baths, they’re known for their excellent absorbency, quick-drying properties and beautiful designs—and the best of ...

An interior view of Istanbul's Hurrem Sultan Hamam. Turkish baths typically have three main sections. - Hakan Akgun/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images EDITOR’S NOTE: This CNN Travel series is, or was, ...

Turkish towels came to be as an important aspect of Muslim bathing culture, or Hammam, spread along with the Ottoman Empire during the 14th through early 20th centuries. One of the other words often ...

While shopping for beach towels, you may find some made with Turkish cotton. These so-called Turkish towels, also known as fouta or peshtemal towels, feature fibers that “are typically a little ...

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