Choosing a towel today is an art. What options do modern manufacturers offer us! The history of this product, which dates back to ancient times, is also unique. In a word, this household item deserves our close attention, and therefore the most interesting facts about it are collected in this article.
@tami_tekstil
It is believed that the history of the towel begins during the development of agriculture. About 10 thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians, Assyrians and Babylonians learned to grow flax and weave it into a coarse but easy-to-use fabric. It was from it that the first towels were made, which were thin and transparent.
By the way! Towels soaked in a special solution were also used in the procedure of mummification of the bodies of Egyptian pharaohs. It is known that mummies were wrapped in them.
About five thousand years ago, the tradition of ablution appeared in the Mediterranean countries (in modern language this procedure would be called bathing). The ancient Romans were especially diligent in ablution; for them it became a real ritual. They also wiped the body with a piece of linen cloth.It is noteworthy that such a useful item was available to all citizens of Ancient Rome: both emperors and mere mortals.
For a long time, exclusively linen was used to make towels, but one day an unknown but quick-witted craftsman in Turkey came up with the idea that it could be woven like a carpet, using the same technology. This is how the world learned about a terry towel, which was based on cotton.
After some time, cotton products “went to conquer” neighboring lands. Europe was the first to “surrender”: in the 18th century, residents of European cities actively used such towels not only to dry their bodies after water treatments, but for various household chores. Around the same time, rumors about terry products spread deeper and deeper into the East. There they also quickly became popular.
By the way! Turkey is also famous for the fact that the first waffle towels appeared here in the 18th century.
But how were things in our country? Towels have been known to people since the times of Kievan Rus. It was at that time that the towel appeared - a piece of linen fabric three meters long. The width of the towel in the classic version is 40 cm, but there were both wider and very narrow options.
@madeheart.com
If in the old days these products were sewn from natural fabrics (this trend continued in the Soviet Union), then in the second half of the twentieth century the world learned about synthetic materials and household items made from them. Today, towels are made not only from traditional cotton and linen, but also from microfiber, viscose, polyamide, and polyester. Options made from bamboo and jacquard also attract attention.
When choosing, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the product. It should absorb moisture well and dry quickly, regardless of what material it is made of.In addition, a good product has no foreign odor, is pleasant to the touch and practically does not cause allergic reactions.
@laperla_home_
Nowadays there are towels for seemingly every part of the body and for every room in the house. Let's highlight the most popular:
Separately, we can mention the baby towel. It often looks like a cape with a hood that is thrown over the baby immediately after bathing.
@happy_baby.shop
In addition, the towel can be personalized. It looks presentable, and therefore is ideal for a gift. You should choose options with embroidered rather than glued letters, as they will remain intact throughout the life of the product.
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