That is an traditional washmachine used for the traditional carpets, rugs and blankets! In this time, everything was handmade and if good quality. So it was washed instead of throwing it away, when dirty, like today.. By the way, traditional Kilims and odealos were and still are family gifts, given from the parents to the children..
Thank you so much for the explanation, it's good to keep this type of things preserved to remind us of how it used to be. Unfortunately this washing machine has seen better days.
