https://wanderlustandlipstick.com/blogs/wandershopper/2012/11/12/wandershopper-destination-hamam-acouterments-in-istanbul-turkey/
Excerpt from the article:
Centuries ago, Ottoman homes were built without bathrooms. To get clean, one just needed to head to their local hamam. Not only did the hamam provide an important hygiene function for the community but it was also a place to socialize and celebrate.
Curious about how the hamam tradition lives on today? Learn more in our educational feature, What Is a Hamam?, or explore the essentials like kese mitts and soap that make the experience complete.