Turkish Bath at Indigo Traders

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For centuries, the Turkish bath, known as the hamam, has been the cornerstone of Turkish society. Borrowing from the Roman and Byzantine tradition of bathing, the popularity of the Turkish bath reaches from Morocco to the Middle East. Now bath houses can be found all over Europe and even the US. At Indigo Traders, you will find many of the items that make a Turkish bath so memorable.

The Legendary Turkish Bath

Our Favorite Turkish Bath

For more information about a popular Turkish bath in Istanbul, visit Cagaloglu Hamami on Yerebatan Caddesi near Hagia Sophia. This bath house is a great place for first-timers. Built in 1741, it was a gift to the city by Sultan Mehmet I.

Indigo Traders offers a beautiful selection of Pestemal towels, the traditional towel of the Turkish bath. Measuring roughly 65in x 39in, this lightweight, absorbent towel is made from the world famous Turkish cotton. Known for unsurpassed absorbency and softness, they are a delightful escape from the ordinary terry cloth towel. Available in bath and hand towel sizes.

Pestemal

The Traditional Towel of the Turkish Bath

Mohair Bath Mitt

Made of hand-loomed mohair, our Turkish bath mitt makes for a serious exfoliating experience. We've paired it with a bar of Syrian bay laurel and olive oil soap for the ultimate treat for your skin.

Olive Oil Soaps

Indigo Traders boasts the largest selection of olive oil soaps in town. Nurture your skin with soaps of olive oil from Greece, Syria, France, Italy,

Palestine, Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Africa.

A "green" towel?

That's right. Our Turkish bath towels are so light weight, they are more energy-efficient than a typical terry cloth towel. They dry more quickly after use, so they don't take on a musty smell. The environmentally friendly result - they don't need laundering as often. And when it comes time to wash them, they take much less space in the washer and much less time in the dryer.

Classic Neutrals

Get down to basics with our beautiful neutral-toned bath towels and hand towels. Available in soft browns, unbleached cotton, white and natural linen.

Hamam Bowls

These copper beauties are traditionally used to scoop water from tile basins in the Turkish bath. They are designed with an indention on the bottom to prevent the hand from slipping. Handmade of copper with traditional designs, they are a lovely as an artful piece to display.