The pestemal is part of a long cultural tradition. This is the towel used in the Turkish bath or "hamam." The pestemal can be used as an excellent spa companion serving as a towel or wrap an after shower or massage cover-up a pareo over a swim suit a practical towel for backpacking and boating a travel towel taking up very little space and air drying very quickly. All styles are made of 100% cotton produced and woven in Turkey. Dyes are colorfast.