A small pillow, as an indispensable household appliance, has been with us for countless years. According to archaeological research, before the Han Dynasty, our ancestors used bamboo pillows. Although there were few copper pillows and jade pillows, most of them appeared in aristocratic homes. Lacquer pillows, silk pillows and even natural herbs as pillow cores began to appear in the Western Han Dynasty, which helped to improve people's sleep quality. Porcelain pillows were the most popular in the Tang and Song Dynasties, because the porcelain of the Tang Dynasty was also very popular at that time, and the surface of the fired porcelain was smooth and the color was bright, which was one of the reasons for the popularity of porcelain pillows at that time. After the Ming and Qing Dynasties,

With the development of textile printing and dyeing industry, pillows become colorful. With the constant change of society, modern people prefer to sleep with soft pillows. It is hard for us to imagine how to sleep with our heads resting on hard stones and stones. With the deepening of sleep research, our requirements for pillows are becoming more and more critical. We should not only have a good appearance, but also have a considerate and gentle inner to improve sleep. Types and characteristics of ancient pillows

Wooden pillow: one of the precious pillows. The main material of this kind of wooden pillow is boxwood, which has a long growth period and is not easy to obtain. Therefore, in ancient times, the price of wooden pillow was relatively high, and boxwood has always been considered as high-grade wood.

Rattan pillow: made of rattan reed.

The workmanship is extremely simple. This kind of rattan pillow was often used by ancient people in summer. This kind of pillow does not absorb heat, and the price is relatively cheap. Porcelain pillow: pillows made of porcelain have different shapes and colors, unique shapes and artistic qualities. We can see Tang Dynasty porcelain pillows in many historical museums. At present, this kind of porcelain pillow will be collected by some antique lovers, and there are many porcelains such as interior decoration, study and living room. Jade pillow: In ancient times, our ancestors regarded jade pillows as treasures, mostly for the emperor's use, with the nature of health preservation and body protection.

Crystal pillow: It is a rare product, and its users are by no means ordinary families. Its appearance is full of atmosphere and noble spirit.

Pillow: As early as the Tang Dynasty, the famous medical scientist Sun Simiao began to use pillows to prevent and treat diseases, and many people also used them to improve the quality of sleep.

Types and functional characteristics of modern pillows

Chemical fiber pillow: This kind of pillow is made of ordinary man-made fiber. Because the chemical fiber material is airtight, it is easy to become a block after being used for a long time, giving off an unpleasant smell.

Latex pillow: Pure natural latex is collected from rubber tree, which has good hygroscopicity and breathability, especially suitable for people who snore, and can effectively reduce snoring.

Memory cotton Pillow: Used in the space shuttle in the early days, it can sense human body problems and is not easy to get tired and sore. There are many cervical memory pillows now, which are helpful to alleviate the cervical problems of patients with cervical spondylosis.

Bamboo charcoal pillow: Bamboo charcoal particles fired at high temperature have rich inner hole area, which can absorb sweat, deodorize and release negative ions to activate cells.

Down pillows: Down pillows are mainly goose down and duck down.

It has the advantages of light weight, air permeability and non-stuffy, and the measurement index is cashmere content. This kind of pillow is the choice of many people now.