Bolster Pillow Covers
Visiting your neighbours, a fancy hotel or luxurious lifestyle places if you observe a recurring pattern of cushions kept at places in various shapes and design, cylindrical particularly then you are zeroing again and again on Bolster Pillow Covers. Originating in far eastern countries, the trend of this pillow is getting trendy in the western world and picking up fast. Encapsulating both functionality and beauty, this can be used for providing comfort to your body as well as a piece of decor.
Many fascinating facts are associated with the use of Bolster Pillow Covers around its originating territory. Like in early days when men would go outside for work their wives handed them pillows to feel their presence during lonely time. An old belief is there that sleeping with bolsters soothes the mind; such practices are prevalent even today in places like modern China and Malaysian families. Among certain traditional practices in China, to gift such pillows to newly wed so that one doesn’t miss the other is unique. In Philippines natives call it “hotdog” because of the long cylindrical shape. It’s an amazing piece of work for hot and humid regions like Singapore and Malaysia. Sleeping with a bolster on one side provides soothing effect as the cotton inside absorbs the scorching heat and naturally cools down the person. Moreover as the dawn approaches and temperature dips it also provides warmth to the person hugging it
Bolster Pillow Covers come in many shapes and can be used for various purposes. The long and narrow shape is pervasive. As we move from the eastern region where it’s generally in tubular shape, to modern western cities we find a complete modification. Here it is more of flat rather than narrow or tubular. Popularly known as “Body Pillow” in west these can be bent to form a V and use it while you are watching your favorite sitcoms or resting after a tiresome work. It’s a boon for people in their old age and women during their pregnancy. Adjustable according to the comfort this is good for kids who prefer sleeping with something and person having hip or back problem.
Traditionally Bolster Pillow Covers were made up of bamboo shoots but it has come a long way. Duck feathers, fibers and cotton are all pile together to form a loath which is tucked inside a cover to form a light and bouncing pillow. The cover is knitted with wonderful designs and velvet satin or silk clothes are used for casing.
Online shops (like eBay, kaleidoscope, Laredoute, Freemans) are offering Bolster Pillow Covers in various range of color, texture, composition and affordable price. So next time you do some home shopping don’t forget to buy bolster pillows as added accessories for your various corners of home.