TEXT & PHOTO: KONGKIAT SAMANGSRI
(For Thai, press here)
In Italy, hanging laundry is more than just a daily chore. It’s a visual ritual that captivates photographers.
Clothes fluttering between historic buildings, draped from windowsills or stretched across terracotta walls in cities like Venice, Florence, Siena, and Bologna, create an unassuming beauty. Some lines are perfectly arranged, while others are charmingly haphazard, yet all of them transform into unfiltered scenes full of color and warmth.
Outdoor laundry infuses life into narrow alleys and blank façades. Each garment on the line becomes more than just fabric. It tells a story of its owner, of families, of changing seasons, and of the quiet rhythms of community life.
Photographing these sunlit lines is a way to preserve authentic cultural detail. With nothing more than natural sunlight, a passing breeze, and the unstudied skill of Italian homemakers who hang each piece with care, these everyday moments become sources of inspiration, yielding images rich with atmosphere and meaning.
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Kongkiat Samangsri (Kong) is a pharmacist with a passion for travel and minimalist photography.