Our Story

 

The Sand and Salt story began with a passion for travel and a desire to bring a little piece of our adventures back home.

Back in 2001, having been in my 9-5 job for twelve years and feeling a bit 'stuck in a rut', I took a leap of faith. I said goodbye to the corporate grind, packed my backpack, and set off to travel the world with my boyfriend. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

We explored many beautiful places, including nine months in Australia, travelling in a VW camper van which we bought in Alice Springs. We named her Beryl (yes, we fell in love with her!). It was in that carefree, minimalist lifestyle that I learned the true value of simplicity.

When you have to fit everything you own into a backpack or van, you quickly realise that only the essentials make the cut - and the simple hammam towel was one of them. It wasn't just functional, it was a travel essential. It worked as a beach towel, scarf, blanket, sarong, and more - the ultimate space-saving, eco-friendly companion. And it wasn’t just us - every traveller we met had one too.

When we returned to the UK, we searched for these hammam towels to use in our daily lives, but they were almost impossible to find. That’s when I knew I had to share them.

In 2017, Sand and Salt was born - to bring high-quality, sustainable products that inspire adventure and wanderlust into your everyday life. Each piece in our collection is designed to be beautiful, functional, and timeless - products you’ll reach for time and again, whether you’re at home, on the go, or on your next adventure.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support means the world to me, and I hope you love the products as much as I’ve loved curating them for you.

Paula x