Purple Iris - Set of 3 one full size 60X30 inch and two hand towels 20X30 inch 100% cotton waffle towel

Sahaj means effortless. A complete set for one person or one bathroom: a full bath towel and two hand towels, all in waffle-woven cotton, all hand block printed in Sanganer. Light enough to hang and dry by themselves in a Delhi monsoon, and they get better with every wash.

Specifications

• Set includes: 1 bath towel + 2 hand towels
• Bath towel: 30 x 60 in (76 x 152 cm)
• Hand towels: 20 x 30 in (51 x 76 cm) each
• Material: 100% cotton, waffle weave

Why waffle, not terry

Terry towels absorb by holding water in a dense pile. Waffle absorbs through its honeycomb structure, which traps air as well as water - so it takes up as much and then dries out far faster.

Waffle also gets better with age. Terry sheds and flattens; waffle opens up and becomes more absorbent with every wash.

Printed, not just woven

Almost every towel sold in India is plain, striped or machine-printed. These are hand block printed in Sanganer, which is unusual on waffle - the raised texture means the printer has to work the block harder to get the colour into the weave. The result sits slightly open across the surface rather than flat, which is how you can tell it was done by hand.

The craft

Sanganer, just south of Jaipur, has printed cloth for more than four centuries. The work is done by the chhipa - the community of master block printers and dyers whose name comes from chhapa, to print. Blocks are carved from teak by hand, one for each colour, and pressed along the length of the cloth at a long table. Where the blocks meet you will sometimes see a faint overlap. That is the hand.

Care

• Wash before first use — this opens the weave and starts the absorbency
• First wash separately in cold water
• Machine wash, mild detergent, no bleach
• No fabric softener - it coats the cotton and kills absorbency, on any towel
• Dry in shade
• Absorbency improves over the first several washes

Good to know

• Waffle is lighter and less bulky than a terry towel by design. If you want the thick hotel-towel feel, this isn't that - it's the faster-drying, less heavy alternative
• All three towels are printed in the same design unless stated otherwise
• Slight variation in registration and colour depth is inherent to hand block printing
• Each piece is individually printed and will differ a little from the photograph
• Actual colours may vary slightly with your screen settings

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is in the set?
One full bath towel at 30 x 60 in, and two hand towels at 20 x 30 in each.

Is a waffle towel as absorbent as terry?
Yes, and it dries out much faster afterwards. Terry holds water in a thick pile; waffle holds it in a honeycomb that also lets air through. Both dry you; only one dries itself quickly.

Can I buy the bath towel on its own?
Yes - see the Sahaj bath towel, sold singly.

Does this work as a gift?
It's our most-given bath piece. A complete set, hand block printed, and useful from the day it arrives - good for housewarmings and weddings.

Can I machine wash them?
Yes. Cold water, no fabric softener, dry in shade.

Do you take bulk orders?
Yes - bulk, wholesale and custom gifting for retail stores, boutiques, hotels, homestays and corporate gifting teams. Waffle towel sets are a common choice for boutique hotels and homestays. WhatsApp us on [number] for quantity pricing.