Even more about us....

Green City Guide: Istanbul Jen Rose Smith A guide to sustainable travel and shopping in Istanbul, Turkiye

The Empowerment Podcast with Dawn Payne - Interview with Jennifer, the owner of Jennifer's Hamam

Where Threads Tell Tales: Unveiling Istanbul’s Textile Treasure

„A SZÖVŐSZÉKEK ELTŰNTEK, MERT A TULAJDONOSAIK NEM AKARTAK SZÉGYENBE KERÜLNI” – MEGMENTENI EGY MESTERSÉGET

How do you operate today? "We're proud to say that we have this quality that doesn't exist anywhere else in the world. Because of our traditionnal technique the whole structure of the towel is different. Factories can copy the look but they can't copy the structure. But it's very expensive to do handmade. All the artisans are paid very well, by the piece. I believe in ensuring that all the artisans earn an excellent living for their wonderful talent and the quality they make. We don't pay for advertising, all of our clients have done the advertising for us. Our clients are people that care about the planet and slow fashion."

Margo Steinhaus interviews Jennifer Gaudet, owner of Jennifer's Hamam about 9 months with the pandemic.

Tessa MacGregor has been a Jennifer's Hamam client for many years now. Her lovely Scottish home was recently featured in Apartment Therapy magazine. We thank Tessa for highlighting our hand-woven textiles in all the bathroom shots.

FIVE OBJECTS TO TAKE HOME Pestamel from Jennifer's Hamam The pestamel is a kind of flat woven towel traditionally used in Turkish baths. They are super absorbent and dry quickly, making them ideal for use at home as well. At her store in the Arasta Bazaar, expat Canadian Jennifer Gaudet sources handwoven, natural dyed pestamels from Anatolian villages, helping to keep the tradition alive. There are even organic cotton options.

Article by Melody Meyer

Article for February 2018 LALE Magazine written by Liza Slay Photographs: Liza Slay, Monica Fritz, Jennifer Gaudet

It's been almost 7 years since our meagre beginnings. During this time we've expanded the art of weaving and drank gallons of tea with many different weavers, listening to their stories and learning about how their lives were changed since working with Jennifer's Hamam

The Hamam is an ancient steam bath concept that goes back as far as the Romans who passed on the idea to the Byzantines and then on to the Turks. Although the concept can be found throughout the world, it's the Turks who named it and have embraced it since Ottoman times.

INCA (International Nature & Cultural Adventures) - Blog Article unknown

Article in Organic Spa Magazine by Rona Berg

Turkish weaving history was such that women were the home weavers and the teachers of the next generation and men were the commercial weavers. Meet one of the very few active women weavers working for us on one of our most complicated looms.

The history of how the towels we use today came to be

You thought you were at home with us in the Arasta Bazaar shops .... NOW ... you are going to fall in love all over again. Three floors, 70 m2 each of the most beautiful hand-made textiles ever!!! OPENING AUGUST 1st, 2014

Edmonton Journal Article by Jessica Levco

A famous weaver from the past, helps to resurrect two special looms to copy a design he created back in the 50s.

".... Today Gaudet is the owner of three handicraft shops in Istanbul and a resident of the historic Sultanahmet district on the European side of the city...." Article by Nick Foster

The basics of weaving

So many exciting things to report about the last year!! Thank you for your support this past year and we look forward to serving you in 2013.

An interview with Entrepreneur, Jennifer Gaudet

Continue your journey into silk with part 2 of our 2 part series about the last family in Turkey that still does the entire process of silk.

READ-DESIGN - HANDMADE TOWELS: JENNIFER’S HAMAM - article by Kat Herriman Posted on

When visiting Istanbul, take some time to pamper yourself by visiting a hamam. Not only will you get to experience a centuries old ritual but it will give you an excuse to shop for some great souvenirs.

We're so excited to welcome you to our Third shop in the Arasta Bazaar - NO: 125

Come learn with us about silk and the last family in Turkey still doing the whole process by hand.

More choices and another location!! Read on ....

Our first 1 1/2 years have been a huge learning curve and have brought us great knowledge and insight into the how to proceed for the future.

Welcome to Jennifer's Hamam!