In an ideal world, our linen closets would be stocked with Turkish towels from Shelter Island, NY-based 8Knots; they're absorbent, lightweight, fast-drying, and can be used as a bath towel, a beach towel, even as a pareo on the beach; available only through Lekker Home.
Above: The 100 percent cotton 8Knots Turkish Towel measures 39 by 68 inches and is $39 at Lekker Home.
Above: Seersucker Striped Towels; made of 100 percent Aegean cotton; 36 by 70 inches; $49 each at Lekker Home.
Above: The 8Knots Linen/Cotton Turkish Towel comes in its own fabric bag, measures 39 by 68 inches, and costs $68 at Lekker Home.