Fouta: origin, use and advantages
The fouta is originally the traditional Tunisian hammam towel. Woven from very good quality cotton.
It refers to a piece of fabric that is tied around the waist when entering the hammam. It is thin, supple and very absorbent.
The production of the fouta is artisanal; men are in charge of weaving using a semi-automatic loom which requires a lot of physical effort, and women generally attach the finishing touches by hand!
The essential accessory
Take your foutas to the hammam: you can tie them around your waist or chest, or even sit on them. You can also use them to dry off after your hammam. Experience the hammam according to Eastern traditions with this towel. The relaxation will be all the more enjoyable!
Give your towel another life by transforming it into a tablecloth, sarong, beach towel, scarf, throw or other household linen.
The fouta, used as a hammam towel or household linen, has many advantages. It is a lightweight towel (400g on average), very absorbent, and soft.
Get some foutas for your hammam sessions or for going to the beach, but also for various everyday uses at home.
Available in several sizes, the standard size measures 1m by 2m.
Many colours are available, and in terms of weave, there are two options: flat or honeycomb.
Compact and easy to carry, foutas are a perfect replacement for traditional, often heavy, terry towels. Choose a large size for the beach or pool; it can also serve as a sarong, as you can easily wrap yourself in it. For drying your hair, opt for a smaller one. Another advantage is that foutas dry quickly; however, the honeycomb weave version is more absorbent than the flat one.
As a tablecloth, it's both practical and original. It's easy to wash and will brighten up your tables. You can even use it to cover your armchairs or your sofa as a throw.
In addition, you now have the option to personalize your foutas with embroidery .
We are a wholesaler, you can come and see us in our shop in Paris, France to see all the fouta models and especially to touch them!