The Laundry Tells All

When you look at the laundry on the rooftop, you can picture the family that lives there. From the colorful clothes to the children’s uniforms and bags, these small scenes are becoming rare in the city. Sharing yards, cooking together, seeing each other’s laundry, and knowing how many spoons each house has—these were scenes of communication.

From “My Himalayas” by Seo Yoon-mi *

When you see the laundry, you can see the household’s situation. You can tell who lives there, whether they are well-off or struggling, diligent or lazy. The culture is also revealed. Laundry in the Himalayas reflects Himalayan culture, and laundry in Tibetan villages reveals Tibetan culture. It shows their inner life.