Sea Shells Fouta TowelOriginally from Tunisia, and now made in Turkey, the Fouta was used by both men and women, wrapped around the body while at the public baths in 19th century Arabia. Today the Fouta that we supply has been hand woven by traditional Turkish handloomers with hand tied tassels into beautiful herringbone designs, this towel is softer and thicker than a hamam towel and often used in these ways: Wrap Sarong Towel Shawl or Scarf Chair throw Sofa throw Blanket