The theme for the January 2016 GlobeIn Artisan Box is Bathe. Each box will include a Pestemal Bath Towel from Turkey (Retail $25). Colors will vary. Here's a little detail about the towel:
A small town in Denizli, Buldan has historically boasted production of the finest hand-loomed cottons in Turkey. In the Ottoman period, resident weavers were tasked with weaving the outfits of sultans. Even today, almost every household contains a loom.
Guler Sucu is a member of Atlas, a growing organization of weaving families in Buldan whose members earn a living through sharing their ancient craft with global customers. While her husband looms, Guler creates the towel’s characteristic fringes. Each fringe supports some cost of her home, whether a school book for her children or firewood for the stove.
A traditional accessory to the Turkish bath, your 100% cotton pestemal towel absorbs water faster than a regular towel, dries quickly, and folds up small.
The towel measures 39 x 67 in (100 x 170 cm).
In addition, new subscribers can use coupon code WELCOME to save 25% off their first month's box with a purchase of 3-month or longer Artisan Box subscriptions. Coupons cannot be combined.
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