{"product_id":"foret-hand-kitchen-towel","title":"Forêt Handwoven Turkish Peşkir Towel","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA centuries-old Turkish textile reimagined for everyday use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Forêt Hand\/Kitchen Towel is a traditional peşkir—a compact counterpart to the Turkish pestemal woven for daily rituals at the sink, bath, and table. Handwoven in Turkey from organic cotton, its fine two-tone pattern creates a subtly reversible surface, while hand-tied natural fringe gives the edges their characteristic finish. Lightweight and quick to dry, it offers an elegant alternative to bulky terrycloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTradition \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peşkir Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pronounced “pesh-keer,” the peşkir has been used in Turkish homes and bathhouses for centuries. Smaller than a full-size pestemal, it was designed for practical, repeated use throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurkish Weaving Heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its flatwoven structure reflects a textile tradition that values absorbency without excess weight, allowing the towel to fold compactly and dry efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Finished Fringe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each end is completed with knotted cotton tassels, preserving a recognizable detail of traditional Turkish toweling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic Cotton:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Woven entirely from natural cotton for softness, absorbency, and everyday durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReversible Weave:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The finely patterned textile can be used on either side, revealing a subtle inversion of its forest-toned design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight Structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike thick looped towels, the flat weave occupies little space in a drawer, basket, or travel bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves with Washing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The cotton becomes softer and increasingly absorbent as it is washed and used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen Workhorse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep near the sink for drying hands, glassware, or freshly rinsed produce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuest Towel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its generous length and finished fringe make it an inviting addition to a powder room or guest bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair and Travel Towel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The lightweight weave wraps easily and packs down neatly without the bulk of terrycloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable Linen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fold beside a bread basket or use as an informal runner beneath a serving board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% organic cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handwoven, reversible flat weave with hand-tied natural tassels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forest green and ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18 x 38 in \/ 45 x 95 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turkey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProperties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightweight, absorbent, compact, and naturally quick-drying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minor differences in dimensions, weave, and fringe are expected due to hand production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Machine wash or hand wash gently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bleach and fabric softeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The cotton will become softer and more absorbent after repeated washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacing bulky kitchen and hand towels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding a traditional textile to a guest bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrying delicate glassware and serving pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacking for travel, picnics, or days at the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGifting to cooks, hosts, and admirers of heritage textiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooted in the Turkish bathhouse tradition yet perfectly suited to the modern kitchen, the Forêt Peşkir proves that the most enduring household objects are often the simplest and most adaptable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Powered by People","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53811078529331,"sku":"ALX-TWL-PSK-FOR","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8566\/4307\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-08-08T134005.926.png?v=1786221622","url":"https:\/\/atlasandkiln.com\/products\/foret-hand-kitchen-towel","provider":"Atlas \u0026 Kiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}