Mary -

You might search using the keywords “araihari” “washing” “kimono”

This gives relevant results. Arai-hari or araihari is the specific name for the practice of kimono washing. 

Best regards,

David Walker

Talisman Textile Conservation
369 Montezuma Ave #592
Santa Fe, NM 87501

505 474 4905 - office
831 234 2789 - mobile

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