A trade of
more than half a century old hidden in the corners of Veli ground, Fort
Kochi. Times have changed and the washermen folks are nearing
extinction. The only concern from the part of Govt in this issue would
take us to some of the tour package organisers who finds a market for
this traditional dhobikhana among foreign tourists.
K.
Mani with more than 40 years of experience of throwing the clothes
exactly into the spot after washing does it expertly this time also and
thankfully it dint hit my camera. He knows well where to place and how
to place :)
Saraswathy chechi toiling under bright sun. The work requires great amount exertion and she does it in style.
They celebrate their hero's Birthday together no matter what. Suresh coming back with dried clothes in hand.
A long walk through the pavement it seems when you can feel the heat boiling even your sweat.
Kumaran who does the ironing carefully keeps the shirts piled up without single wrinkle left over them.
Ramendran who classifies different clothes and packs them safely does the action repeatedly and diligently.
A
humble request for excuses? or is it just confusion regarding the
future of Dhobikhana. either way, i found it as a plea that will rest
in emptiness like most of them i have seen through my short journeys.
