There are so many types of pillows today, all in different shapes and sizes and used for many different purposes.
Among them is the bolster pillow that is cylindrical and long in shape.
For best quality it is filled with soft materials inside life fibers, wool and cotton so that it can give you comfortable support as you lie on it.
Asians believe that its design is to make it a hug on during sleep, perhaps when one is away from his spouse or partner.
The cultural beliefs behind the bolster pillow go as far as having it named a bamboo wife of a dutch wife among the Europeans because it is believed to be best company for a man when he is away from his wife.
Another interesting belief has got to do with medical reasons.
Some families believe that if children hug the pillow until they grow into adulthood, chances are that they will boost their nervous system and that one get to have some undisturbed sleep throughout sleeping time.
If this ideas fascinate you and you feel like you would like to invest in a this pillow, then you do not have to look very far as they are readily available in most decoration shops and house upholstery supply stores.
You are likely to hear people referring to these pillows as body pillow.
Well, don't worry for its just another name for the Bolster pillow.
One great advantage of the this pillow is that they last for quite a while without the slightest sign of wear and tear.
This is because the material they are made of is highly durable and also very easy to clean.
For the fact that you can buy then as a set with other bedding, you do not have to worry about matching the colors.