The Turkish Towel

A traditional non-terry towel that weathers well

Traditionally striped peştemal have been offered at Turkish bathhouses since before the Ottoman Empire. Whether for beach, spa or everyday use, the beautiful towels have a couple of practical features too. Absorbent woven cotton or linen gets softer the more you use it, doesn’t pick up unwanted sand, minimizes frizzy hair, rolls into a small bundle for easy packing, and doubles as a wrap, blanket …

Sébastien Kauffmann Cases

Dress up audio essentials in laser-etched leather sleeves

Montreal-based designer Sébastien Kauffmann recently introduced a small selection of handmade leather cases for your mobile audio protection needs. Designed to snugly fit a classic iPod, iPod Touch or iPhone, each 100% upcycled leather case protects gadgets with a vintage aesthetic. In addition to the laser-etched Phone (pictured top) and Metal models (pictured above), Kauffmann’s Logo case features a subtle “K” detail. Sébastien Kauffmann cases …

Erickson Longboards

Channel your inner Z-Boy with a smooth longboard handcrafted from reclaimed wood

An ideal board for leisurely cruising the streets or for more strenuous sidewalk surfing, Seattle-based Erickson Longboards offer a smooth ride with a sustainable sensibility. Carved from fallen trees and reclaimed wood, the boards are incredibly strong and stable as well as easy on the environment. Designed by adventurist Bill Erickson, the longboards are crafted from walnut and cherry trees sourced around central Missouri, hardwoods …