Essential Stripe Turkish Hand Towel — 43” × 22” | SLATE + SALT

A generously sized hand towel in 100% OEKO-TEX certified Turkish cotton, handwoven in the Denizli region of Turkey in a classic essential stripe pattern with hand-knotted tassel fringe. 43” × 22” (109.2 × 55.9cm). Available in three colorways: Steel (cool blue-gray), Blue Turquoise (vivid teal), and Classic Gray (warm mid-gray). Machine washable. By SLATE + SALT.

How It Improves Your Daily Life

At 43 inches long and 22 inches wide, the Essential Stripe is the largest hand towel in the SLATE + SALT Turkish collection — wide enough to double as a lightweight bath towel, long enough to wrap around the waist after a swim. The essential stripe pattern is the most versatile in the series: clean horizontal lines in a single color against a white ground, which means it works in any bathroom or kitchen without requiring a specific palette to coordinate with. Steel reads as cool and architectural, Classic Gray as warm and neutral, Blue Turquoise as a deliberate color accent. Turkish cotton at this weave weight is highly absorbent and dries faster than conventional terry — staying fresher between washes and becoming softer with each one. A towel that earns its place on the hook every day.

The Craft — Denizli, Turkey

Turkish towels — also known as peshtamels or hammam towels — have been hand-loomed in the Denizli region of Turkey for centuries, originally produced for the hammam, the traditional Turkish bath. The extra-long, tightly woven cotton fibers that define hammam textiles produce a fabric that is lightweight, highly absorbent, and quick-drying. This towel is produced by small, family-owned workshops in Denizli. Only OEKO-TEX certified natural fibers are used — no harmful dyes, no synthetic blends. The tassels are hand-knotted by women working from their homes. Slight variations in weave density and color depth are inherent to the handmade process — each towel is one of a kind.

How to Use It

• Bathroom hand towel — hang from a ring or hook; the stripe pattern and fringe make it a decorative element as much as a functional one
• Lightweight bath towel — at 43” × 22”, large enough to use as a full bath towel for a quick dry; packs flat for travel
• Kitchen hand towel — hang from an oven handle or drawer pull; the wider format covers more surface than a standard kitchen towel
• Beach or pool towel — lightweight and quick-dry; the Blue Turquoise colorway is a natural fit for outdoor water use
• Gym or travel towel — folds compactly; dries fast between uses
• Gift — a practical, original gift in three distinct colorways; pairs naturally with a soap, a candle, or a quality bath set

Details & Care

• Size: 43” × 22” (109.2 × 55.9cm) — largest in the SLATE + SALT Turkish hand towel series
• Material: 100% Turkish Cotton | OEKO-TEX Certified | Non-harmful dyes
• Colors: Steel (cool blue-gray) | Blue Turquoise (vivid teal) | Classic Gray (warm mid-gray)
• Essential stripe pattern | Hand-knotted tassel fringe
• Handwoven by family artisans in Denizli, Turkey | SLATE + SALT
• Care: Machine wash cold with like colors. Hang dry or tumble dry low. No bleach or fabric softener. Becomes softer with each wash. If a pull occurs, cut the loop — it will not unravel.