Tips
August 15, 2025
Cycling
This is how it typically worked:
Water source: The basin was usually directly connected to a spring or stream, so fresh water constantly flowed in and dirty water drained away.
Working method: The women (often "women's work") knelt or stood at the edge of the basin and scrubbed clothes on washboards or directly on inclined stone slabs.
Soap & Ash: Homemade soap or a solution made from wood ash was used.
•August 15, 2025
Cycling
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Elevation 130 m
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