1 P. Elangowati, 67, drying the clothes at her shop.2 Selvam (second from right) and his son S. Ghugan (right), 28, sending clothes to Jayabalan.3 Jayabalan washing clothes at his shop.4 S. Susila, 56, putting the cleaned clothes into plastic bags according to her customer’s names.5 Elangowati hanging up the clothes to dry.Photos:SAIFUL BAHRI
JALAN Silibin in Ipoh has been home to generations of the traditional dhoby wallas (Indian washermen) or laundrymen for the last 100 years.
In its heyday, the place boasted several laundry operators, but today there are only two left.
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