Mare Blue Handwoven Turkish Peşkir Towel

A tide of blue pattern moving through ivory cotton

Taking its name from the Italian word for “sea,” the Mare Peşkir is defined by the shifting balance of blue and ivory within its reversible weave. One face leaves a broad expanse of pale cotton beneath a narrow patterned border; the other brings the blue threads forward in a denser field of fine marks. Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey, it has the lightness and adaptability that have kept the peşkir in daily use for generations.

A Coastal Palette

Maritime Blue: Clear blue thread gives the towel a fresh, water-inspired character that feels equally at home in kitchens, baths, and outdoor settings.
Ivory Ground: The natural-toned cotton softens the contrast and reveals the small irregularities that distinguish a woven textile from a printed surface.
Changing Pattern: Folding, turning, or loosely draping the towel exposes different proportions of blue and ivory, allowing its appearance to shift with use.

Denizli Loom Work

Western Turkish Origin: Woven in Denizli, a region renowned for cotton textiles and the production of pestemals and peşkirs for homes and hammams.
Generational Technique: A small family workshop uses established weaving methods to create the compact flat weave and individually knotted fringe.
Purposeful Structure: Closely set warp and weft threads provide absorbency while avoiding the thickness of looped terrycloth.

Daily Rituals

Glassware and Dishes: The smooth weave is useful for drying cups, plates, and glassware without the bulk of a conventional kitchen towel.
At the Basin: Its size and finished fringe allow it to function as a generous hand towel in a powder room or guest bath.
Picnic and Travel: Compact enough to carry as a napkin, drying cloth, or small surface covering for meals away from home.
Layered Table Setting: Place beneath a carafe, bowl, or serving board to introduce a crisp band of blue.

Product Details

Material: 100% organic cotton
Construction: Handwoven, reversible flat weave with hand-tied natural tassels
Color: Blue and ivory
Dimensions: Approximately 18 x 40 in / 45 x 100 cm
Origin: Denizli, Turkey
Workshop: Small family-run weaving workshop
Properties: Lightweight, absorbent, compact, and quick-drying
Variation: Slight differences in dimensions, weave, color, and fringe are expected due to hand production

Care

Washing: Machine wash or hand wash gently
Avoid: Bleach and fabric softeners
With Use: The cotton becomes softer and more absorbent through repeated washing

Ideal For

• Kitchens and baths with blue or neutral palettes
• Drying glassware, dishes, and hands
• Layering beneath drinks or casual serving pieces
• Carrying to picnics, the beach, or weekend trips
• Displaying on an open rail where both sides remain visible

Light enough to travel and handsome enough to leave unfolded, the Mare Peşkir carries the colors of the coast into the practical rhythms of the home.