Unusual and original pillows

Since mankind came up with the idea of ​​sewing covers and stuffing them with a bird's feather, pillows have become an indispensable attribute of rest and sleep. But in addition to the classic pieces designed for the convenience of the dorsal and cervical spine, pillows almost immediately in their history began to play a decorative role.

Since the times of Ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the rich palaces of the Middle East, decorative pillows have been considered a sign of luxury and an equally important decoration for any style of room. Rich embroidery, expensive fabrics for covers and pillowcases - no less attention was paid to 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 are usually square or rectangular, are used for daily sleep and are indispensable for a good rest. They can have a variety of fillers.
• Anatomical Designed for maximum neck and head comfort, they conform to the shape of the body to relax the muscles in the cervical spine. The anatomical pillows are filled with special synthetic materials.
• Decorative pillows do not imply daily use, they serve as an interior decoration and a comfortable soft object on which you can comfortably lean on from time to time or put it under your head or back.

The main forms are:

• "Dumki" - soft, thin pads with filling, intended for a chair or stool. "Dumkas" date back to the times of Ancient Rus, when they were sewn or woven for wooden benches;
• rollers - narrow, densely filled soft items of a cylindrical shape, convenient for short-term rest, often serve as an interior decoration, come in the form of removable sofa armrests;
• non-standard form - all kinds of variations for gifts, interior decor elements, toys for children.

Anatomical pillows are classified into the following options.

• Back cushion. Universal products that are attached to the chair, in the lumbar region. Relying on such a product, it will be comfortable to spend long hours driving a car or at a desk in an office chair. The filling is polyurethane foam, due to which the load on the spine is significantly reduced.

• Semicircle. These pillows are designed to relieve tension in the cervical spine during long journeys in a seated position. With such an assistant, you no longer have to experience discomfort from a stiff neck when falling asleep on a bus or plane. Pillows can have fillers of different stiffness and different configurations.

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

• Pillows for pregnant women. Taking care of the well-being of expectant mothers has allowed modern manufacturers to create a special type 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 are able to properly distribute the load and provide expectant mothers with full rest and gentle support. Subsequently, such a pillow will come in handy for the most comfortable feeding of the baby.

• Antistress. The principle of their action is similar to massage, but in addition to affecting the nerve endings and a therapeutic effect, anti-stress pillows have a calming effect, thanks to a special filler. You can not only lie on such pillows, but also wrinkle 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 palpation movements, relieve stress, distract from negative thoughts, and allow you to relax. The antistress pillows are filled with synthetic material - polystyrene, foamed into small pellet balls.

In addition to comfort and functionality, pillows can bring originality and originality to the interior decor. So, volumetric pillows can replace chairs in a children's room, stone pillows will become the highlight of a 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 cushions can become seats for a small oriental-style tea table.

If you do not know how to surprise your family, friends or colleagues for a holiday - choose pillows of an unusual shape! There are a myriad of design options, shapes and fillings for these soft furnishings on sale. Let's consider the most interesting of them.

Pillow-:

• book will fit into the interior of a home library or fit an armchair near a coffee table. Models of huge sizes will become an educational toy for a kid, on which he can play or examine letters;

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

• little animal can delight not only children, but also cause affection in serious adults. Pads-cats, pandas, bunnies and zebras will become a decoration of a children's room, and possibly a travel companion, if they are made in a certain shape with a massage filler;

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

• with paper napkins will help to survive the difficult times of colds and runny nose. Napkins, folded in a certain way in a secret pocket-compartment, will always be at hand while relaxing. They are conveniently pulled out one at a time and free a handkerchief who has caught a cold from searching;

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

• alarm with a small panel on which the time is displayed. The LEDs inside the pillow begin to glow at a certain time, thereby gradually waking up the sleeping person. If such a model has small dynamics, then an unobtrusive sound will also be added to the glow;

• with print - this is the most democratic and affordable gift option. You can make an interesting print on a pillowcase or cover of any pillow, suitable for the nature and occupation of the recipient of the gift. Or decorate the cover with a print suitable for the holiday. It can be a computer or automobile theme for men, flowers for women, hearts and angels for lovers, "cool" pillows for teenagers with the image of movie characters or cartoon characters for the little ones.

Whichever pillow you choose as a gift or for personal use, pay attention to the material of the cover and the composition of the filler. They should be hypoallergenic, well-stitched, and should not roll into lumps over time. The nature of the gift and its appropriateness should also be considered. The color scheme and style of the interior, where the unusual pillows are supposed to be placed, will tell you the right decision.

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