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In the modern world, pillows have become an integral attribute of sleep. But was it always? In earlier times, pillows were more luxuries than everyday items. Soft pillows are first found among the Greeks and Romans. They were stuffed with fluff, dry herbs or wool. They were often richly decorated, as they belonged to representatives of the higher strata of society.
Hugging pillows are becoming more popular every day.
In Japan, Egypt, and China, they used coasters for the headboard made of hard materials, most often wood, and such attributes were more ritual than convenient. Pillows, filled with healing herbs, intended for treatment and good sleep, were used in oriental medicine. Decorative pillows filled with flower petals and fragrant plants.
About such unusual products known worldwide.
It is believed that cushions, appeared in Greece and the East. From the 19th century, pillows have become part of life, and now without them it is difficult to imagine the interior of any home. Among the huge variety of types of these sleeping and decorative items, a special place is occupied by cushions-hugs, bringing us joy and peace of mind.
Such an invention will be an excellent gift to a loved one, friend or yourself.
Children, and many adults sometimes want tactile interaction, cozy hugs, especially before bedtime and during sleep. If there is no opportunity to immediately cuddle up to a warm and beloved creature, for this purpose the “hugging” pillows will serve perfectly.
Despite the fact that the products have reached their maximum popularity in recent years, such pillows are not at all new.
As a rule, such pillows are made of soft materials and large enough to cover them with arms and legs. Children's pillows are most often shaped like animals, favorite cartoon characters. They can also be rectangular or any geometric shape, with a printed pattern.
Today, such products give a sense of security and comfort to lonely people or those whose loved ones are at a distance.
Contact with a soft object brings emotional comfort to the body. And the sight of a favorite hero of a fairy tale or cartoon improves mood. Such pillows not only help children to sleep peacefully and bring emotional relief. They retain heat all night, contribute to the most convenient location of the body.
In addition, the pillow at the same time plays the role of a toy and is a great gift for children of any age.
The first cushions for hugging began to make in Japan. The very first models were with an imitation of a hand, which could embrace itself and create the effect of hugs. Then the range of types of "hugs" increased and the forms of products appeared, allowing to take into account the different tastes and preferences of both children and adults.
The hugging pillow has an unusual shape and large size - this is exactly what distinguishes such a product from the classic version of the pillow.
Not only children, but also people of all ages in the world appreciated the comfort and convenience of pillows for hugging. Here are some categories of “embracing” products.
For the manufacture of goods choose hypoallergenic natural or synthetic materials.
The most common in the application of the form of products in the form of a long roller and letters.
These are pillows in the form of a figure, with one longer “arm”, which is enclosed under the neck.
Brands that produce such products also offer clothing items suitable for pillows - skirts, pants and shorts.
The main thing is that the fabric is hygienic and easy to clean.
Kids love full-length items made from soft materials, plush, velvet or faux fur.
Such pillows will be a great gift for any person, regardless of gender, age or profession.
Such pillows literally hug their owner.
Thus, the dimensions of the product are very similar to the size of a real person.
They are comfortable to sleep for people of any age and build.
The hugging pillow sewn with your own hand will be a wonderful gift for yourself and friends. The product, made by yourself, bears the originality and warmth of the soul, even if it is made according to a standard pattern. To it you can add applications, decorative elements in the form of buttons and beads, as well as inscriptions and drawings.
Pattern pillow uncomplicated - you can do it in the form of English letters "C", "G" or "U".
For sewing, it is desirable to choose a stretching fabric. This can be knitwear or any sufficiently elastic fabric so that the product can curl, fold and change its shape. In this case, it will take the form of the body and get quite comfortable. As a filler it is convenient to use a synthetic winterizer or foam rubber.You can add to the filler a little dried mint or flower petals, for a pleasant smell.
The average size of the pillow: width - about 30-40 cm, length - up to 1.5 m. But it all depends on the size you want.
The approximate procedure for the manufacture of pillows-hugging.
Lay out the paper pattern laid on folded fabric twice.
From the seamy side, you need to manually sew along the contour, departing from the edge of the required distance.
When the pillow is filled, it is necessary to sew a hole, carefully stitching the edges.
Pillow for a child, loved one or friend is ready, it remains to give it. Undoubtedly, it will become one of the most memorable and beloved gifts that will always remind of your love. By the same principle, you can stitch any character or, in general, create an unusual original form, for example, in the style of cyberpunk. It is possible to make a pillow from just two parts, if you include all the elements in one pattern, it all depends on preferences and creative imagination.
You can wear a pre-made pillowcase on it - it is hygienic and allows you to keep the original look of the product for a long time.
Popular among adolescents and young people, anime cushion pillows have become not only sleeping objects, but also modern subculture fetish. Many spend a lot of money to get the image of the hero of your favorite anime film; hentaki or manga.
Firms produce limited collections of products with their favorite characters, which are sold for fabulous money.
In Japan, it is quite possible to meet a young man or girl walking their favorite characters on pillows along the streets. And the wedding ceremony of a 28 year old Japanese man with a dakimakura (cushion for hugging) was covered in the news of the whole world. The popularity of such pillows led to the production of their varieties. Many countries also sell removable pillowcases with one-sided or double-sided patterns for those who want to update their pillows.
People are ready to go in the company of pillows down the street, to the cinema, restaurant or cafe.
If the products with anime like mostly fans of this genre, the cushion-hugging of various shapes are gaining great popularity around the world. They are used by pregnant women, people who need an orthopedic effect and just those who appreciate maximum comfort and good rest.
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