February 7th, 2008 | Bombay, India, Mumbai, Travel |

Wet Cleaning - Daily Laundry Chores in Mumbai

Thousands upon thousands of clothes get washed every day from dawn until dusk in this sea of pools, cleaning, sweat, and toil.Â I had a great time walking around down inside getting some up close and personal shots, all of which I lost in a tragic memory card confusion problem on the causeway.

9 Responses to “Wet Cleaning - Daily Laundry Chores in Mumbai”

AA
February 7th, 2008 10:05
1

Excellent shot
Eric
February 7th, 2008 10:57
2

Great picture. It’a amazing…the clothes seem so clean and the environment, well…..
Eric M
February 7th, 2008 12:38
3

I love this pic too, depicting life in India.
tratcliff
February 7th, 2008 13:15
4

Thanks!
Rishi Gajria
February 11th, 2008 17:20
5

The area is known as Dhobhi Ghat. Dhobhi means laundromat or something similar.
Do not know how many more years it is going to be around. All the large properties around Bombay are being acquired and re-developed.
mark
February 12th, 2008 23:46
6

Dhobhi Ghat means “Laundry man’s quay”

Great pic!
cfimages
February 14th, 2008 22:45
7

Incredible color and detail.
todd
March 5th, 2008 00:13
8

I’ve been there, it’s an amazing sight to behold. My photos never did it justice, but yours… well, let’s just say I could practically smell India again!
tratcliff
March 5th, 2008 09:28
9

Thanks!