All Wrapped Up

The trick to keeping the spirit of spontaneity alive this summer? Preparedness. Which, this time of year, means having a beach blanket on hand at all times. Infinitely multi-purposed, this rectangular cut of cloth is a traveler’s best friend, especially when it as understated and chic as the Tunisian variation known as a fouta. Pre/post-swim ensemble? It’s a wrap. Picnic in the park? It’s your blanket. Looking to summer-ize your living room? It’s a fetching throw. Made from hand-spun cotton in Africa, the fouta has found a fan in us. And hopefully you too. Available in North America and select regions of Europe from Fouta Lifestyle, $40.