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The inspiration for our collection of towels, beachwear and soaps comes from our beautiful home country of Turkey. One of the most cosmopolitan countries in the world, Turkey straddles Europe and Asia and combines the best elements of culture and style. We regularly visit Turkey to scout out the latest towels and beachwear. Here are our blog articles.

New Cotton Bedspreads

Exclusively at Cotton and Olive For the last month, we have been feeling the excitement of launching our brand-new cotton bedspreads. It was something positive uplifting our moods during the pandemic. However, production at the time of Covid has its own challenges as well which have their own tolls on us. We have been [...]

By |2021-03-31T19:30:56+00:00March 31st, 2021|Bedspreads and Throws, News, Turkey|Comments Off on New Cotton Bedspreads
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Hammam Towels’ Home Land: BULDAN

This blog article is a homage to Peshtemal Hammam Towels' homeland - Buldan.  Buldan is  province of Denizli on the Turkish Aegean region and it is peacefully tucked away behind the mountains. It is a retreat 45 km way from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Yes, it is a tiny village [...]

By |2020-04-30T13:56:28+00:00May 9th, 2018|Peshtemal, Towels, Turkey|Comments Off on Hammam Towels’ Home Land: BULDAN
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Bodrum Peninsula Markets

Bougainvillea flowers in a Bodrum backstreet Bodrum is a naturally attractive resort at the very South Western tip of Turkey. It has a lovely mild and dry climate all year around. Lovely beaches, hills & mountains covered with dark green shades of bushy scrub mark this place as point where blue and green [...]

By |2021-02-25T08:14:52+00:00January 10th, 2018|News, Turkey|Comments Off on Bodrum Peninsula Markets
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What Is a Peshtemal?

Peshtemal towels are lightweight, cotton towels traditionally used in Turkish baths. Often hand-woven by local artisans, they are also known as hammam or fouta towels and are used in Turkish baths both to cover the body during bathing and to dry off afterwards. Recently, Peshtemal aka Hammam towels have become more and more popular around the world. [...]

By |2020-04-30T10:54:12+00:00August 2nd, 2016|Turkey, User's Guide|Comments Off on What Is a Peshtemal?
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The Blue Voyage – A truly Mediterranean Legend

A truly Mediterranean Legend: The Blue Voyage... This is a highly recommended - once in a lifetime - tour for the families and group of friends to make and share tons of memories that they will never forget. Gulet is the vessel that will help you make your dream come true with its welcoming happy crew. And [...]

By |2017-07-18T16:51:13+00:00March 15th, 2016|Turkey|Comments Off on The Blue Voyage – A truly Mediterranean Legend
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