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Abay Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Beach Towel

Abay Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Beach Towel

Regular price $84.00 USD
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The handmade, fair trade, and eco-friendly Abay towel is a versatile and colorful addition to your home or beach bag. Crafted from buttery soft, hand-spun Ethiopian cotton and finished with Sabahar's signature twisted fringes, it’s lightweight, durable, and fast-drying. Woven on traditional Ethiopian looms, its flat weave makes it perfect as a towel for the bathroom, beach, pool, or sauna. It also doubles as a shawl, throw, or even a nursing blanket. Named after Ethiopia’s Abay River (the Nile), this towel beautifully blends tradition and function.

Behind the Weave: How it's Made?

What makes Sabahar resort products different?

Most beachwear and towels are made from synthetic materials that trap heat, shed microplastics, and wear out quickly. Sabahar’s resort collection is woven from locally grown Ethiopian cotton, offering a lightweight, breathable, and plastic-free alternative that feels cool and soft against the skin, even in the hottest sun!

How are they made?

Every step from dyeing to spinning to weaving  is done entirely by hand. Our towels and kaftans are woven using traditional Ethiopian techniques. Towels are made with hand-spun cotton, often on four-harness looms for added texture and absorbency. Kaftans are made with fine machine-spun cotton, chosen for its soft drape and breathable feel. All are machine washable, quick-drying, and designed for effortless, everyday wear.

Who makes them?

Sabahar is a fair-trade, women-owned business that has been operating for over 20 years. We provide fair wages, safe working conditions, and long-term employment to over 100 artisans in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Why it matters?

Choosing Sabahar means supporting ancient crafts and the people who keep it alive. Our textiles are made from 100% Ethiopian cotton, naturally breathable and biodegradable. Each towel carries the story of the hands that made it and the tradition it helps sustain - a small choice that makes a real difference. 

 Made with 100% Natural Fibers

100% Ethiopian cotton, weft is hand spun cotton

Dimensions

95cm x 180cm (37 x 70inches)

Easy to Care For

Machine wash cold water. Tumble dry. Iron.

Shipping

USA

Shipping is free on all U.S. orders over $158.00. Orders ship from our fulfillment center in Georgia and are processed within 3 business days.

Global

International orders ship from Georgia, USA, and are fulfilled within 3 business days. Delivery typically takes up to 2 weeks, depending on location. Duties, taxes, and shipping fees are prepaid at checkout—so there are no surprise charges on delivery.

Love it or Return it!

We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. Items must be unused and in their original condition. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility.

Please contact us at hello@sabahar.com with your order number to start a return and receive return instructions.

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