Handwoven Magazine: Preserving the Legacy of Turkish Towels

May 29, 2023
This article from Handwoven Magazine traces the history of Turkish towels, from the earliest flat-woven pestamel to the invention of the thick-looped towel in the Ottoman Empire — and features Jennifer’s Hamam as a central force in keeping the traditional weaving method alive today.
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https://handwovenmagazine.com/a-brief-history-of-turkish-towels/

May 29, 2023

Excerpt from the article:

“The thick, looped towels that many people associate with Turkish baths were created during the Ottoman Empire. These towels, called havlu, were handwoven using a technique where a second thread was looped across the loom, resulting in a more absorbent and plush fabric. While modern manufacturing has moved toward machine-made textiles, Jennifer’s Hamam in Istanbul is leading the way in preserving the traditional shuttle-loom method. Founded by Canadian expat Jennifer Gaudet, the shop partners with the last remaining master weavers in Türkiye to keep the craft alive.”

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