A lightweight ode to travel, lounging and smart packing.
There’s a kind of holiday that begins not at the hotel, but in the packing.
It is the quiet pleasure of choosing well-made pieces, like a peshtemal towel.
These are items that work hard and travel light.
This summer, the most covetable sun loungers are low-slung and sculptural.
They are also surprisingly mobile and easy to move.
Flexform’s Calipso daybed offers quiet luxury.
Lemon’s sunny Conservatory lounger lets the light in.
But beyond the garden edit, smart travellers know the trick lies in what you bring along. Enter: the peshtemal towel.
Woven from soft, fast-drying cotton and taking up barely more space than a paperback, Leruum’s peştemals are a lesson in elegant restraint. They save on suitcase space, dry in a flash, and double as a wrap, towel, or even picnic blanket. And with their airy Mediterranean aesthetic, they look just as good draped over a sun lounger as they do rolled neatly in a carry-on.
Because sometimes, the smartest summer luxury isn’t just about what you lounge on it’s what you lounge with.
Peshtemal Towel for Travel, Bathrooms, and Everyday Living
Why Peshtemals Are the Smart Traveller’s Secret
Peshtemal towels have long been part of Mediterranean bathing culture, valued for their lightness, absorbency, and effortless versatility. Unlike traditional terry towels, which are bulky and slow to dry, a peshtemal towel is woven flat from high quality cotton yarns. This structure allows air to circulate freely through the fabric, meaning it dries faster and stays fresher between uses. For travellers, this makes a significant difference, especially when moving between beaches, spas, hotels, and flights.
In practical terms, a single peshtemal can replace several items in your luggage. It works as a bath towel after a shower, a beach towel by the pool, a light shawl on cooler evenings, or even a protective layer on sun loungers. This multi use quality makes peshtemals a natural choice for minimalist packing and conscious travel, where space and weight matter as much as comfort.
Designed for Modern Bathrooms and Outdoor Living
While peshtemals are ideal for travel, their appeal extends well beyond the suitcase. In modern bathrooms, they offer a refined alternative to heavy towels, creating a lighter, more relaxed aesthetic. Draped over a towel rail or folded neatly on open shelving, a peshtemal brings texture and softness without visual heaviness. This makes them especially suited to smaller bathrooms, guest bathrooms, and spa inspired interiors.
Leruum’s Bathroom Collection focuses on this balance of beauty and function. Each peshtemal is crafted from carefully selected cotton, chosen for its softness, durability, and ability to improve with washing. Over time, the fabric becomes even more supple while maintaining its structure, making it a long term essential rather than a seasonal accessory.
Fast Drying Cotton for Everyday Use
One of the most common questions about peshtemals is whether they are absorbent enough for daily use. The answer lies in the quality of the cotton and the weave. A well made peshtemal towel absorbs water efficiently while releasing moisture quickly. This combination reduces damp smells and makes peshtemals particularly suitable for humid climates, shared bathrooms, and frequent use.
For families, travellers, and anyone seeking a more hygienic towel option, fast drying cotton towels offer a clear advantage. They require less energy to wash and dry, supporting a more sustainable bathroom routine without compromising on comfort.
A Mediterranean Aesthetic That Travels Well
The appeal of peshtemals is not purely functional. Their clean lines, subtle textures, and timeless colour palettes reflect a Mediterranean approach to living, relaxed, practical, and quietly elegant. Whether used at home or on holiday, they evoke a sense of ease that aligns perfectly with summer living.
Rolled into a beach bag, laid across a sun lounger, or folded beside the bath, a peshtemal never feels out of place. This adaptability is what makes it such a valuable addition to both travel wardrobes and bathroom collections.
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