Unusual and original pillows

Since humankind invented sewing covers and stuffing them with a feather, pillows have become an indispensable attribute of rest and sleep. But in addition to the classical specimens, intended for the convenience of the spinal and cervical spine, pillows almost immediately began to play a decorative role in their history.

From the times of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the rich palaces of the Middle East, decorative pillows were considered a sign of luxury and an equally important decoration of any style of the room. Rich embroidery, expensive fabrics of covers and pillowcases - no less attention was paid to the intricate decor than to all other interior items.

All pillows are divided into: traditional (for sleeping), anatomical (for certain parts of the spine), decorative (sofa or floor).

• Traditional pillows, as a rule, have a square or rectangular shape, are used for daily sleep and are an indispensable thing for a good rest. May have various types of fillers.
• Anatomical created for maximum comfort of the neck and head, they repeat the shape of the body, allowing you to relax the muscles of the cervical spine. Fillers for anatomical pillows are special materials of synthetic origin.
• Decorative pillows do not involve daily use, they serve as interior decoration and a comfortable soft object, which you can from time to time comfortably lean on or place it under your head or back.

The main forms are:

• "Pillows" - soft thin bedding with a filler, designed for a chair or stool."Dumka" originates from the times of Ancient Rus, when they were sewn or woven for wooden benches;
• rollers - narrow, densely filled soft objects of cylindrical shape, convenient for short-term rest, often serve as decoration of the interior, come in the form of removable armrests of a sofa;
• non-standard form - all sorts of variations for gifts, interior decoration items, toys for children.

Anatomical pillows are divided into the following options.

• Pillow for the back. Versatile products that are attached to the chair, in the lumbar region. Based on such a product, it will be comfortable to spend long hours behind the wheel of a car or behind a desk in an office chair. The filler is polyurethane foam, so that the load on the spine is significantly reduced.

• Semicircle. These pillows are designed to relieve tension from the cervical spine during long journeys in a sitting position. With such an assistant, you no longer have to experience discomfort from a numb neck when you fall asleep in a bus or plane. Pillows can have a filler, different on rigidity, and different configurations.

• Massage. Their main goal is to relieve tension from the back, neck and head during prolonged work in a sitting position. This effect is achieved through specific fillers that act on the nerve endings of body parts, creating the effect of micromassage. Massage models contain granulated fillers from natural raw materials (buckwheat or pea husks, twigs of bushes, dry medicinal herbs).

• Pillows for pregnant women. Caring for the well-being of future mothers has allowed modern manufacturers to create a special kind of pillows. Weight gain, inability to take comfortable postures, swelling of the legs - all this requires maximum comfort during rest and sleep. Pillows, made in the shape of a horseshoe or a crescent, can properly distribute the load and provide future mothers with proper rest and careful support. Subsequently, such a pillow is useful for the most comfortable feeding of the baby.

• Antistress. The principle of their action is similar to massage, but in addition to the effects on the nerves and the therapeutic effect, anti-stress pillows have a calming effect, thanks to a special filler.On such pillows you can not only lie, but also knead them in your hands. There are nerve endings in the palms and fingertips, which, when interacting with the material of the product and, thanks to pleasant gentle movements, relieve stress, distract from negative thoughts, and allow you to relax. The antistress pillow is filled with synthetic material - polystyrene, foamed into small pellet balls.

In addition to comfort and functionality, pillows are able to bring originality and originality in the interior decor. Thus, volumetric pillows can replace the chairs in the nursery; pillow stones will become the highlight of the room in ethno-style, Scandinavian or Greek. Pillows in the form of logs, pumpkins, hot coals will create coziness in a country house. Hard painted pillows can become seats to a small tea table in the Oriental style.

If you do not know how to surprise your family, friends or colleagues for a holiday, choose pillows of an unusual shape! On sale there are a myriad ofoptions for design, shape and content of these soft interior items. Consider the most interesting of them.

Pillow-:

• book will fit into the interior of the home library or go to the armchair near the coffee table. Huge-sized models will become a developing toy for the baby, on which he can play or look at letters;

• stand will suit all reading lovers and will be an unusual gift to business respectable people. It can serve as a universal stand for a book or tablet, on which you can take a sweet nap at any moment;

• little animal can not only delight the kids, but also cause emotion in serious adults. Seals, pandas, bunnies and zebras will decorate the children's room, and possibly a travel companion, if they are made in a certain form with a massage filler;

• flower will be a great gift for ladies for any holiday. Such models, as a rule, are made with elements of unusual decor, and if they are selected to match the tone and style of the interior, they will please the hostess and become a beautiful addition to the sofa or chair;

• with paper napkins will help to survive the difficult times of cold and rhinitis.Napkins, folded in a certain way in a secret pocket-compartment, will always be at hand during the holidays. They are conveniently pulled out one by one and free a scarf from a cold;

• delicacy for real gourmets and kitchen masters. It will be a wonderful extraordinary gift for both sweet teeth, and for everyone who, one way or another, is associated with cooking. Such unusual models can be in the form of donuts, pizza, hamburgers, sushi. An original and unusual look is a stack of large pancakes, on which you can sit, for example, on the veranda or in the summer kitchen of a country house;

• alarm clock with a small panel on which time is set. The LEDs inside the pillow at a certain time begin to glow, thereby gradually awakening the sleeper. If such a model has small speakers, then an unobtrusive sound will be added to the glow;

• with print - This is the most democratic and affordable gift option. It is possible to make an interesting print on a pillowcase or a pillow case of any pillow, suitable for the nature and activity of the recipient of the gift. Or decorate the case with a print suitable for the holiday.It can be computer or car themes for men, flowers for women, hearts and angels for lovers, “cool” pillows for teenagers with movie heroes, or cartoon characters for the little ones.

Whatever pillow you choose as a gift or for personal use, pay attention to the cover material and the composition of the filler. They must be hypoallergenic, well-stitched, do not roll into lumps over time. The nature of the gift and its relevance should also be considered. The color scheme and style of the interior, where it is supposed to place unusual pillows, will prompt you the right decision.

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