Wow! What a cozy way to travel back in time @katiefreespirit! Architecture is certainly one of the most effective time machines out there, transporting you to an era of historic significance. The Lipowy Gościniec Hotel has achieved that, without a doubt, by constructing the necessary atmosphere for guests to relive past experiences. Plus the props, ornaments, decors, paintings, materials, finishes, and furniture truly add to its nostalgic environment. Brilliant! 😊👍
Speaking of decors, I'm particularly fascinated by the old-fashioned wooden washboards exhibited on the walls. To confirm, are they the ones used in spanking or beating clothes while hand-washing them?
Haha, exactly! 😊 The creators of this hotel did their best to make you feel how people used to live. The amount of antique decorations is amazing, thanks to which you can rest from the 21st century and modern design for a while 😉
As for the old-fashioned wooden washboard. As you probably know, such washboards were used in the old days, when there were no washing machines. Although some people still use them nowadays. Because they are eco-friendly. The washboard was placed in a bowl. First, the clothes were soaked in water, and then soaped and rubbed the soaped clothes on the washboard. The clothes were then rinsed in water 😊 It is possible that some people also used the technique you mentioned. They beat their clothes against the washboard to remove the dirt 🫠
Exactly, the hotel operators successfully transported you on a historical journey! They've actually made it easy for hotel guests to fall in love with their homey place. And your emotional narrative is strong proof of that, haha. 😆
As for the washboards, I wasn't accustomed to seeing clothes being rubbed on them while washing but more on the beating actions as this method is quite common in rural areas and mountain villages in Asia. Thanks for that interesting info! 😊