Who came up with blankets and pillows. Creative project "set of cushions". Difference between patchwork and quilting

Municipal budgetary educational institution

"Natalinskaya secondary school"

Creative project on the topic:

Cushion

The project was completed by:

7th grade student

Masanova Anya

Project Manager:

technology teacher

Guryeva A.N.

2016 year

1. Justification of the problem.

2. Purpose and objectives of the project.

3. Historical background (research)

4. Design analysis

5. Development of options.

6. Identification of the basic requirements for the product.

7. Analyzing ideas and choosing the best option.

8. Organization of the workplace.

9.T.B. when working.

10. Design part.

11. Manufacturing technology.

12. Business case.

13. Environmental justification.

14 Self-assessment.

15. Used literature.

Justification of the problem

In technology class, I need to complete a creative project. A problem immediately arose in front of me, but what could I have done, because I need not only to do something, but so that I need this product and be useful in my life. Most likely, it should be something for my house, because we recently made repairs in the house, and now, together with my mother, we are trying to make the house more comfortable, warm and beautiful, besides, I have my own room where I am I can realize my wildest fantasies in interior design, try on a little the role of a designer.

Everyone dreams of a comfortable, comfortable and beautiful home. And everyone is faced with just one question: how to make your home beautiful, comfortable, and most importantly, cozy? After all, an ideal solution for planning an apartment cannot provide us with comfort without a rational and artistic organization of the interior.

Different people put different meanings into the concept of "cozy room". And this is correct, because how many people, so many opinions. Comfort, of course, can be different, but whatever we put into this concept, there are things that are associated with it most often.

For example, a sofa cushion. It not only provides additional comfort when we settle down to relax on our favorite sofa or armchair after work, but also decorates our upholstered furniture, and the whole room as a whole. My room just lacks beautiful, soft, cozy cushions, so I decided to make a set of cushions that will delight me and my family.

Colors are of particular importance in the creation of works. But about color - a special conversation. For many centuries, people have admired all the splendor and variety of colors created by the great artist Nature, and discovered the laws of color harmony, which are well known to professional artists. Those who work with a combination of colors can be called artists, only in their hands instead of a brush and paints, they hold colored patches, threads and a needle. Just like artists, they need to be proficient in color, which helps to avoid gross mistakes when creating a "painting". And bright and varied colors will not limit even the highest flight of fantasy.

Paintings, graphics, applied art, sculpture and artistic textiles are the finishing touches in the organization of the interior of the apartment. Some spend a lot of money on paintings, some buy expensive decoration souvenirs. This project involves a very inexpensive and very fun way to decorate your room, bring comfort to it, and give individuality to your home.

It is enough to provide yourself with the necessary tools, materials and devices, fortunately, now it is not difficult and accessible to everyone.

Objective of the project

Make a soft, bright pillow with your own hands.

Project objectives:

1. Decide on the choice of pillow.

2. Select material and filler for making a pillow.

3. Prepare templates for sewing.

4. Sew a pillow.

5. Protect the project.

History of the sofa cushion (research)

The rise of cushions came a little later than conventional sleep cushions, but the history of the cushions goes back many centuries.

If the first pillows for sleeping are found already in the times of Ancient Egypt, then the East or Ancient Greece is considered to be the birthplace of sofa pillows.

One of the stories of the emergence of cushions is associated with a special tradition of Eastern countries - the absence of furniture that is well known and familiar to us: chairs, armchairs, benches. In the east, they ate and slept on the floor.

In wealthy homes, the floor was naturally soft, warm carpets, but that was not enough. This is how the first cushions appeared. Usually, for greater convenience, they had an oblong shape. Such pillows were called minders.

Another variant of the appearance of a sofa cushion is Ancient Greece. A low couch bed or a soft sofa was a widespread piece of furniture among the ancient Greeks.

During a feast or discussing important deals, they preferred to recline on comfortable beds, surrounded by pillows. That is why the history of the emergence of cushions is usually associated with this period in the history of mankind. It must be said that the pillows that appeared among the ancient Greeks had nothing to do with the pillows for sleeping of the ancient Egyptians.

They were soft. Every well-to-do citizen of Greece had a similar attribute of comfort and coziness in his property.

The ancestors of modern sofa cushions, these pillows were filled with a wide variety of materials and decorated to show the wealth and prosperity of their owners.

The story of the sofa cushion did not end there. Already in the Middle Ages, analogues of modern sofa cushions were taken with them to the church, laid on benches, and placed in saddles. There was even a special kind of pillows, they put their feet on them so as not to freeze them on the cold stone floors of the castles.

In Russia, the sofa cushion was called "dumka", "dumochka", because they did not sleep on it, but while lying on the sofa they thought about life, being.

The emergence of a sofa cushion in our usual understanding of this combination occurred later.

It was then that the additional function of room decor was assigned to the pillows, when, in addition to comfort for its owners, the pillow was supposed to decorate the sofa or armchair and the room as a whole.

Different styles replaced each other, sofa cushions changed, the main functions that were assigned to them changed.

One thing remained unchanged: they were always needed to provide comfort and create additional coziness.

Cushions still regularly perform this important function in our homes and apartments.

Design analysis.

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Model sketches

To develop my product, I reviewed many magazines and books on needlework and came to the conclusion that I can make a set of pillows with various types of needlework. Here are a few pillow options I came up with:

Knitted pillows. This is an interesting option for pillows, but for my room, I think, not very suitable, since the room should have a kind of rustic notes in its own style, and I want it to be modern and youthful, so this option does not suit me.

Picture 1

Pillow toys. Making such pillows you can dream up very well, such pillows should be colorful and cheerful. I have a little brother who would really like these pillows, but for me it is no longer suitable, since I grew out of the age of toys.

Figure 2

Fabric pillows. They can be of different types and sizes, you can also decorate them in a very different way. Such a pillow will probably be the most suitable for my room, the fabric can be chosen to match the color of my curtains, or vice versa, then the curtains can be sewn to match the color of my pillows, this will add coziness and warmth to my room.

Figure 3

Patch pillows. The patchwork technique is very popular now, and the pillows made in this technique are beautiful and varied, but it is a very time-consuming and interesting process. I will dwell on this idea and sew a pillow from the rags.

Figure 4

Conclusion: I chose pillow number 4 - I liked it the most. Not too big. In my opinion, it is not difficult to sew. The size of my pillow is 30 by 40 cm.

Product requirements

After determining the type of product and the material for its manufacture, you should develop the criteria that the product must satisfy.

1. The pillow should be suitable for my room decor.

2. The product should be original and beautiful.

3. Use scraps of fabric as a material.

4. The material should be in bright saturated colors.

5. The product should not be expensive.

6. The pillow should be comfortable.

7. The product must be aesthetically pleasing.

All of these factors should be considered when planning your work.

Aesthetic justification

Color in the interior ... (research)

Does the color environment affect our psychophysical and emotional state? Even the same , depending on the intensity and duration of exposure, evokes negative or positive emotions in us. And our eye is able to distinguish 1.5 million colors and tones. Color can irritate, cause anger, or, on the contrary, calm, bring peace. Listening to our own feelings, we strive to surround ourselves with the color scheme in which we are as comfortable as possible. In general, this manifests itself in the selection of colors for the interior of the room. However, nevertheless, in nature there is a certain law, the effect of color on the psychological state of a person.
Researchers, as a result of numerous studies, have come to the conclusion that there is a biological innate in color preferences. So, children under the age of one year, regardless of race and place of residence, show the same preferences: they prefer scarlet, yellow and orange to green, blue and purple. In adolescents and adults, colors are distributed in popularity as follows: blue, yellow, purple, greenish, lilac, orange, whitish.

Rainbow colors in order

Surely, each of us has seen a rainbow at least once and can easily name the colors of the rainbow in order. Memorizerainbow colors in order we were taught in childhood. Remember the famous phrase: Every Hunter Wants to Know Where the Pheasant Sits? But this is nothing more than the most popular mnemonic phrase in order to remember the colors of the rainbow in order. The first letter of each word of this phrase corresponds to the first letter in the name of the color. Therefore,rainbow colors in order sound like this: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, blue, purple. In addition to the above phrase, there are several other mnemonic phrases that help you learn the arrangement of colors in the rainbow. For example: How One Day Jacques-Bell-Ringer Broke The Lantern With His Head, Every Designer Wants To Know Where To Download Photoshop and others.

Why is this sequence of colors seen by a person in a rainbow? The fact is that a rainbow occurs as a result of the refraction of sunlight through droplets of moisture. Does a rainbow appear only after rain, when the sun shone right away? Right. Water droplets still hover in the air, through which sunlight penetrates.

The sequence of colors that a person sees in a rainbow is the colors of the optical spectrum, from red, the light with the longest wavelength, to violet, the shortest wavelength of the spectrum visible to the human eye. This is why the top color is red and the bottom one is purple. In fact, a rainbow represents a huge number of transitions from one shade to another, but a person sees only seven primary colors.

The rainbow is found in the beliefs of many peoples. In Russia, it was believed that a rainbow is a serpent that drinks water from lakes and rivers and then sheds it on the ground with rain.

Researching the quilting technique

Difference between patchwork and quilting

Comparing the two concepts, it should be noted that patchwork acts as a separate technique in which its own techniques are applied, and quilting is a harmonious combination of several sewing techniques at once (the products obtained in this case have the corresponding name "quilts"). In other words, the difference between patchwork and quilting is the narrower focus of the former.

The essence of patchwork is to create a beautiful canvas from many fragments. Their size, shape and color are individual for each product. In this case, the method of connecting the elements is of great importance. In one case, for example, a strict ornament is created from triangles of the same size, in the other, fragments of arbitrary shape and color are chaotically connected. There are special patchwork techniques that reveal the sequence of the arrangement of pieces of material to obtain a particular result.

Patchwork is only a frequent component of quilting. In addition to a pattern of patches, quilts can contain applique, when various elements are sewn to the fabric, and embroidery. It is the creation of fancy patterns of stitches that connect all layers of the product that is a characteristic feature of quilting.

Quilts are always obtained soft and voluminous due to the "air" layer, for example from padding polyester, enclosed between the upper and lower canvases of the product. Items made exclusively using the patchwork technique do not always differ in volume.

What's the difference between patchwork and quilting yet? It lies in the fact that quilting has to do with sewing. Patchwork can also be knitted. In this case, elements created using knitting needles or a crochet are combined with each other.

Conclusion: After researching the patchwork and quilting technique, I concluded that my pillow will be made using the Patchwork technique. Since my pillow consists of two colors and a narrow variety of elements.

Organization of the workplace

For operations performed manually, a work table is required, on which only workpieces, tools and fixtures should be located. During manual work, you need to ensure the correct fit. Incorrect position of the body (trunk) causes fatigue, reduces performance, and also leads to stoop, curvature of the spine, and impairs vision.

A workplace for performing machine work is a table on which a sewing machine is installed and the necessary tools and devices are laid out.

When working on the sewing machine, the workplace should be well lit. When using the sewing machine, it is very important to sit with the body slightly tilted and head forward.

TB at work

Safety instructions for manual work :

be attentive;

put a thimble on the middle finger of the right hand so as not to

prick him;

stick needles and pins only into the needle bar,

do not sew with a bent needle;

do not stick needles into clothes;

put scissors to your right with closed blades;

transfer scissors only with closed blades and rings

forward.

Safety instructions for sewing work:

Do not lean close to moving parts of the sewing machine;

Keep your fingers away from the driving needle;

Do not place foreign objects on the platform.

Safety precautions when performing wet-heat

works:

Do not leave the iron on;

Place the thermostat disc in accordance with the selected

cloth;

Place the iron on a special stand;

Make sure that the cord does not touch the soleplate of the iron; Turn the iron on and off with dry hands, while grasping

the body of the plug, not the cord; Perform WTO products or parts from the seamy side in the direction of the shared thread.

DESIGN PART

Details

1. Torso - 2 days

2. Inner torso - 2 days

3. Middle part of the head - 1 day.

4. Belly - 1 day

5. Ear - 4 days

6. Language - 1 d

7. Tail - 2 days

Manufacturing technology

Fold the ear details in pairs with the right sides inward and stitch along the outer contours to the marked line of the seam of the attaching

Fold the tail details with the right sides and stitch along the outer contours to the marked line of the stitching seam

Turn out details

Sweep the ears to detail 3-4 in the marked places.

Fold the middle part of the head with both parts of the body on the front sides, grind. Fold the inner parts of the body with the right sides, stitch along the dotted line, leaving part of the seam for turning.

Fold the inner part of the body with the front sides with the body, stitch to the body on each side along all cuts from the middle seam to the middle seam. Sew the back seam while stitching the loose tail. Turn the puppy out and stuff SYNTHEPON. Sew the open seam by hand with small stitches. Sew on the tongue. Sew on buttons - nose, eyes. Thread one end of the collar into the buckle, sew on, cut the other end obliquely. For the pin of the buckle, make 4 holes at a distance of 1.5 cm from each other or tie a ribbon.

Economic justification

Name

material

Price, rub.)

Consumption,

expenses

Cost, rub.)

Real

White fabric

(meter)

245 RUB

RUB 98

98 RUB

Blue fabric

(meter)

175 RUB

35 RUB

35 RUB

Sintepon

(meter)

RUB 70

RUB 14

Was in

availability.

Eyes

RUB 10

A pair of eyes

RUB 10

RUB 10

Threads

RUB 5

12 rubles

Was in

availability.

Total:

RUB 169

157 RUB

From the compiled table, it can be seen that the cost of the toy,

made with your own hands, less than the cost of a toy bought on the market or in a store from similar materials.

Environmental justification.

Environmental issues are of concern to everyone in the modern world. The more a person moves along the steps of technological progress, the more harm is done to the nature around us. Man uses the resources of nature without thinking about the consequences of his activities. Keeping rivers, air and soil clean is essential. ... To do this, you need to create and install the latest , to use non-waste technologies, but all this requires high costs, but these costs are negligible in relation to the salvation of nature, on which our future and Life on Earth depend.

Therefore, in the manufacture of the project, I will try to use only environmentally friendly materials, without harming the environment. Also, the purpose of my product requires safety: all small parts (buttons) must be tightly sewn so that the child does not swallow them and get hurt. A synthetic winterizer lined with fabric does not pose a danger to children. Fabrics and small parts did not cause allergies in anyone .. All this proves the environmental friendliness of this product.

Self-esteem.

For self-assessment, it is necessary to answer the question: have I achieved all the goals and have I fulfilled all the requirements? I will answer consistently:

1. The product is of high quality. When examining the toy I made, I did not find a very noticeable marriage.

2. The toy is bright, beautiful, and expresses hand-made.

3. The product is functional. It has certain mechanical capabilities, conceived in advance.

4. The main factor that speaks in favor of my product is the extremely positive reaction of children to the clown.

So, in my opinion, the project was a success, and I am quite happy with my product.

I will assess myself with the following questions:

p / p.

Questions for my self-esteem.

My mark.

Can this toy perform the function that I invented for it?

Yes.

Is the toy made well?

Yes, I did it beautifully, independently and efficiently.

Did you succeed in everything?

Yes

Did I come up with the toy myself?

No, I used a ready-made pattern from a magazine.

What rating did I give myself?

I will put myself "5", because I like the toy and made as I intended.

How did the kids rate my toy?

The children were happy with my work.

Did the toy turn out beautiful?

Yes, the toy is beautiful and my friends liked it.

My toy turned out to be expensive or cheap -

I think my toy is sewn sparingly

Used Books.

1M. Ventana. Technology textbook. M. "Count" 2012.

2.H. V. Vinogradov. DIY soft toy. S-P. "Nedra" 1995.

This well-known attribute of our sleep appeared a long time ago. The first mention of objects used as a pillow takes us back to the distant centuries BC. In the ancient tombs of the pharaohs the world's first pillows were found. Pharaohs used them to preserve their intricate hairstyles while sleeping. The pillow, which was placed on a stand, was also accompanied by two curved boards with images of the gods, supposedly designed to help the person who had gone to sleep, since his Ka (soul) at that time flew freely from the body.

The stories are familiar with other equally interesting pillows. For example, in ancient China depending on the degree of wealth, important tangerines rested on cushions made of stone, porcelain, or generally on cushions made of metal. There is even a known pillow made of precious metals - this is a rectangular stand completely encrusted with jewels.

Almost until recently, the most common pillows in the Japanese had wooden pillows... Here, too, it was possible to determine by the pillow what kind of wealth its owner possesses. Since, the less often the species of wood from which it is made, the correspondingly the pillow is more expensive.

The very first to use a soft pillow for sleeping savvy ancient Greeks. They filled their pillows with light bird feathers, sheep's wool, and dried grass. The very same pillow the Greeks sewed from dense fabric, and more often from leather. They embellished this object in every possible way: either with skillful embroidery, or with beads, or with fringe. Of course, the pillow that the craftswoman worked on was worth a lot of money. Therefore, only a rich man could afford such a work of art. Important wealthy Greeks loved to lie on soft beds and various mattresses, so they did not skimp on decorating their bed. In general, the Greeks considered having a pillow as a sign of good form. In this regard, the workshops could offer their customers pillows for every taste and budget, not so much of various shapes and sizes.

In ancient rome down pillows were so popular that the military nobility exempted some of their soldiers from military service specifically so that they could get fluff on their pillows. There is also an interesting case in history about the pillow and the emperor. Emperor Octavian Augustus wanted to have the pillow of his bankrupt subject under his head. He was convinced that the debtor's pillow surely possesses magical properties that provide the sleeper with a sound, undisturbed sleep, - after all, a person who had been in debt for a long time like in silk, and then completely lost all his property, was sleeping calmly on it.

The facts of suffocation by a pillow in history are not unknown.... In this way, they got rid of both adult unwanted rulers and very tiny heirs. Otherwise, the ambitious court intriguers could not approach the coveted position in high society or power. So, when, on the orders of Caligula, the emperor Tiberius was poisoned, and he was in his death throes for a long time, they rushed to strangle him with a pillow. Or here's another case when a church minister was strangled with a pillow, who flatly refused to bless Ivan the Terrible. Many princes and the greats of this world have known death in their own bed "thanks" to the pillow: these are Paul I, and the son of Peter I - Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich, and John X, and the newborn grandson of Louis XIV - Haile Selassie, who was strangled by his aunt.

But not all bed pillow stories are necessarily sad. Let us recall the Kamasutra, where the knowledge accumulated over many centuries and generations has been collected. She offers more than one love position that cannot be imagined without the help of a pillow.

Or here are oriental tales: a multi-colored couch, comfortably lined with luxurious satin and silk pillows, where the Sultan and his beauties, concubines, are reclining.

During the Middle Ages cold stone locks did not warm well and therefore there were always problems with drafts pulling along the floor. The inhabitants of such mansions invented pillows under their feet, which very well protected from the cold. Later, pillows were placed under the knees during prayer, on the saddles for the convenience of riders, they were equipped with stretchers, carts, carriages.

In Russia, few people knew what a pillow was made of feathers or down - it was a luxury item. The peasants used pillows filled with hay and horsehair, beautiful maidens prepared embroidered pillows for their dowry.

Throughout the history of the pillow, a huge variety of materials have served as fillers. Sometimes it depended on custom, as in the east, where the scented pillow is a traditional affair. Leaves of pleasantly smelling herbs were also placed in it. Later, such pillows were made for the purpose of treatment. Some peoples have a custom at Christmas to put spruce twigs in the pillow, so to speak, for good luck. During fortune-telling, Russian beauties put a twig under the pillow to find out the name of the groom.

There are also funny, funny traditions associated with pillows. For example, students put a textbook under their pillow for better memorization of the material before the exam. Once upon a time in England there was a custom that if a husband put an ax under his wife's pillow, she would soon give birth to a boy.

To date, the old favorite - a pillow made of feathers - is increasingly being replaced by its relatives with foam rubber and artificial fibers fillers. But whatever filling your pillow is, let it be comfortable for you.

Sleep soundly and soundly with a healthy sleep! 🙂

You can't imagine a comfortable sleep without a comfortable pillow. Centuries ago, only rich people could take advantage of the privilege of buying a pillow, and the poor did not even know about such a luxury. The story of the pillow (briefly) will be told to the reader in the article. We will talk about classic products, decorative, sofa and toy pillows. So, let's begin.

The history of the pillow

The earliest information about the appearance of the pillow belongs to the reign of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. Although the pillows in no way resembled modern ones, their function was performed by wooden planks on a stand. To protect the pharaoh from the dark forces, gods were depicted on them so that the ruler could calmly rest after the day's worries. In Japan, pillows made of wood, metal, stone, or porcelain were commonly used until the 19th century.

The history of the creation of the pillow told that in the territory of Ancient Greece they came up with the idea of ​​sewing the first soft products in order to conduct long philosophical conversations in a luxurious setting. Pillows and mattresses served to ensure a comfortable pastime for noble citizens. According to them, the high status of the patrician was judged, and the richness of the decoration emphasized his financial capabilities. Sewed pillows from fabric or leather, they gave a variety of shapes. Feathers or down of birds, as well as animal hair were used as a filler.

In ancient Rome, pillows did not soon come into use. Gradually, products filled with fluff gained unprecedented popularity among the Romans. The generals enjoyed resting on them so much that they sent their subordinates to procure goose down for pillows.

The magical properties of pillows

The history of the pillow is also interesting because since ancient times it was believed that this product has magical powers. For a sound sleep, I put a snake skin bracelet under the pillow. Octavian Augustus could not sleep for a long time at night, so he wished to receive a pillow from one ruined patrician. The emperor believed that, in addition to the pillow, he would provide himself a calm and sweet sleep, because in an incredible way a man in debt could fall asleep on it.

During the Middle Ages, they began to sew small pillows under their feet to keep warm in the cold season. Such an invention saved from frost in stone castles, where fireplaces could not heat huge vaults, and drafts were common. Also, then people were extremely religious, and not everyone can spend several hours on their knees during prayer. Therefore, for convenience, pillows were used to withstand the night vigils.

In Russia, fortune-telling about the betrothed is associated with pillows, when a twig from a broom was placed under it so that the future groom would dream. At Christmas, a spruce branch should be hidden in a pillow to ensure happiness and health for the whole year. Richly embroidered pillows were always given to a girl as a dowry. The poor stuffed their products with horsehair or hay, while the rich gave their daughters feather and down pillows made of expensive cloth as a dowry.

Decorative pillows - beauty from time immemorial

In the 19th century, the Biedermeier style developed, suggesting a cozy cramped room, so cushions became even more popular in living room interiors. The upholstery and cushion covers were sewn from the same material to achieve a unified composition. To make daytime pillows, reps, silk, velvet were used, satin stitch patterns, cutwork or decorated with bright appliques were used. A little later, they began to embroider pillowcases with a cross: simple or "Bulgarian". Pillows decorated with elaborate embroidery have become a necessary detail in the interior of living rooms. They were given to each other, shared with embroidery sketches, purchased in fashion stores.

The rigor and laconicism of the 60s

The 1960s came, a strict laconic style reigned everywhere, and the presence of "dumoks" was not welcomed, it was even considered a sign of philistinism. But on the sofas, pillows were left without unnecessary decorations, sewn from less expensive and catchy materials. For some time they were in the shadows to meet their heyday in the modern world. “Dumkas” are back in fashion, decorating living rooms and offices. Thanks to them, that relaxed charm of aristocracy and subtle luxury is created, that warmth of the interior, which is unlikely to be achieved in other ways. To sew such a "zest" you do not need to spend money on expensive materials and jewelry, just a little patience and a little skill in embroidery.

The history of the toy pillow

Along with the advent of dummy pillows, toy pillows appeared. Craftswomen began to sew them from scraps of fabric and decorate them with amusing appliqués. Now putting the baby to bed was not difficult, the prankster gladly fell asleep with a funny pillow, similar to a dog or a cat. Such pillows make not only children but also adults smile.

Funny pillows play a special role in the house, they create coziness, they can emphasize the creative abilities of the owners. Funny soft toys will relieve stress after a working day, give you peace of mind and bliss. Pillows-toys, sewn in the form of funny tigers, kittens, frogs, cows, can be laid out in your favorite resting places - on a sofa, armchair or bed. Also, a funny pillow will turn into a hearty gift for loved ones, especially if you try to sew it yourself from scrap materials. Nobody else will have a similar presentation, because it was made with pure intentions and contains the warmth of the donor's hands.

Nowadays, you can find funny pillows on sale, inside of which you can place a pleated blanket or a small blanket. They will help out on a long journey by car. On the way, the baby will be able to play with such a soft toy, and when he wants to take a nap, he will wrap himself in a blanket.

Research on the benefits of a pillow

The history of the pillow also contains some unpleasant moments. For example, in the 19th century, Otto Steiner added a bit of negativity to the product's reputation. A well-known physician conducted research, and the results were highlighted in the book "Bed". If the humidity of the air rises even slightly, the feather pillow begins to smell unpleasant. Steiner put forward the assumption that this is due to the remains of particles of skin, fat and meat on the feathers. All of this content begins to decompose and release harmful and awful smelling substances.

Modern tendencies

Different styles and trends in fashion replaced each other, the functions assigned to the pillows changed. One thing is invariable - thanks to the pillows, the comfort and coziness of the decoration of the house is provided. For many years, sofa pillows, as well as products in the form of funny animals for the little ones, have "settled" in the apartments.

The history of pillows goes back more than one millennium. The most ancient accessories were found by archaeologists when they studied the Egyptian pyramids. The pillows we found were not very similar to what we use today. In history, examples of the use of the first pillows are associated not only with Egypt, but with China, Japan, Greece. Only wealthy people had access to the privileges of using them.

Where and when did the first pillows appear?

The Egyptians invented the first pillows in history so that the complex hairstyle of a sleeping person does not deteriorate overnight. The pillow is then a small curved board placed on a stand.

On the pillows were depicted deities protecting a person from the influence of dark forces.

Until the 19th century, they were actively used in Japan, which is also noted in history. Their pillows were made of stone, metal, porcelain. The fixtures were still in the form of a solid rectangular stand.

The idea of ​​creating the first soft pillows in history belongs to the Greeks. People here loved comfort, so their pillows are nothing like what was used in Egypt.

The history of the bed among the Greeks is impressive. They loved to spend most of their time on it. In Greece, soft pillows and comfortable mattresses are invented. The invention of new methods for the production of bright dyes, materials has become the reason for the transformation of accessories into an object of art.

History says that only very wealthy people could buy a richly decorated thing.

In the 5th century BC, every wealthy Greek had a pillow. They were different in size, filled with wool, feather / down, grass. The pillowcase was made of leather or fabric.

The history of the pillow also touched Rome. At first, the locals did not treat her with confidence, but then downy options became popular.

The history of the emergence of pillows in Russia

In Russia, almost no one knew what a down pillow was. She was a real luxury item.

In history it is noted that Russian peasants used pillows filled with hay and horsehair, and girls who were going to get married beautifully embroidered pillowcases for themselves as a dowry.

A little later, when the object became more commonplace, fir branches were hidden in a pillow at Christmas. They brought happiness, helped to fulfill desires. Many fortune-telling is associated with these accessories. To find out the name of the groom, the girls put a rod pulled out of a broom under it.

Pillow evolution history

The history of the evolution of the pillow includes various stages. After the usual options, beautiful elements with decorations appeared, and closer to our days they began to produce models that can even heal the body.

What types should be noted separately:

• decorated couch;
• anatomical;
• for pregnant;
• anti-stress.

Decorative pillows for the sofa

So, it is worthwhile again to return to the history of the pillow, which began in Ancient Greece. Decorative patterns were very popular here. They were made of precious materials, embroidered with gold threads, precious stones. The pillow was expensive, so the Greek nobility bought them.

Decorative pillows have played a significant role in Eastern history. They complemented the interior, had a variety of padding. The products were decorated without measure. So the owners of the house wanted to emphasize their own status, to declare their wealth. During receptions, all conversations were conducted in a reclining position. Guests and hosts lay surrounded by a large number of decorated pillows.

In the history of the Middle Ages, the congregation came to churches with pillows. They were placed under oneself to make it more comfortable to sit on a firm bench, protected their feet from the cold floor, and knelt down in prayer. Pillows were produced to facilitate the riding process.

Progress developed, new fabrics, technologies appeared, pillows began to be decorated more strongly. Relations between the East and the West strengthened, which is why the products appeared in Europe, arousing the interest of people, taking a place in prestigious salons.

This fashion also came to the history of Russia from the East. The first decorative pillows in history were small, called "dumks".

Anatomical

In the middle of the 19th century, scientists discovered the process of vulcanization. This technology made it possible to produce:

1. Rubber.
2. Rubber.
3. Latex foams.

These materials combine softness, firmness, elasticity. They became a filler for creating new types of pillows - anatomical.

Latex is a hygienic natural raw material with natural bactericidal properties. The production of pillows stuffed with it helped to deal with the problem of not only back pain, neck pain, but also allergies to down / feather fillers.

The pillows were based on the idea that during sleep the support should be under the neck, not the head.

An incorrect position prevents a person from resting, the cervical vertebrae are bent, nerves are pinched, migraines and other diseases occur.

The correct pillow prevents this from happening.

For pregnant

The history of pregnancy pillows does not include a long period. These complex shaped accessories have recently appeared on the market.

Inside the pillows there is a filling of increased elasticity. The configuration was invented specifically for the woman to feel the greatest comfort. Flexibility allows you to bend, crumple the pillow as you like in order to take a comfortable position.

The functionality of the pillow allows you to use it on vacation, while feeding an already born child, for taking care of and playing with him.

Antistress pillow toys

In the 21st century, the assortment of pillow toys is such that a product is available for both a child and an adult that will not only have beauty, original casing, but an environmentally friendly filler that can benefit health.

Nowadays serious attention is paid to comfort and health. Therefore, anti-stress pillows are sold. They help to support the head and neck of a sleeping person, to make the spine rest from the load. Orthopedic pillows - prevention of health problems.

They also continue to be a decoration of the room, used in children's games.

Health benefits of a pillow

1. The spine of a person sleeping on a flat surface is constantly tense in the neck area. Muscle pain occurs, osteochondrosis develops. A raised head on a pillow will eliminate this risk.
2. The thrown back head provokes the throwing of saliva into the respiratory tract. There is discomfort, cough.
3. When a person sleeps on their back, on a flat surface without a pillow, their tongue sinks. This causes snoring.

The debate about whether sleeping without a pillow is beneficial continues. Orthopedists and scientists have not come to a consensus.

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Pillow history

Although we cannot imagine life without a pillow, initially pillows were used only by wealthy people. The first pillows were found in the ancient Egyptian pyramids.

The pillows were invented by them in order not to spoil the intricate hairstyle in a dream. The pillow was then curved planks on a stand.

On the pillows, they began to depict gods who protected the sleeping person from dark forces, mystical plants, animals.

Until the 19th century, wooden pillows were common in Japan.

Traditionally, Chinese pillows were made of stone, porcelain, or metal. They were also solid rectangular supports. Some of the pillows were more artistic and were rather small sculptural figures depicting people, animals and household items.

In Africa, hard wood and stone pillows were also used.

The first soft pillows appeared in Greece. Here comfort was more appreciated, and Greek pillows have no connection with Egyptian pillows. The bed was a cult item for the Greeks, they spent most of the day on it. Therefore, it was in Greece that soft mattresses and pillows were invented.

The increasing complexity of dye-making and sewing techniques led to the transformation of pillows into art objects, and ornate pillows became an expensive commodity.

In the 5th century BC, every wealthy Greek had a pillow. The sizes of the pillow were different. They were filled with animal hair, grass, down, and bird feathers. The cover was made of leather or fabric, it could be either rectangular or square.

In ancient Rome, at first, they were mistrustful of pillows. But soon the Romans appreciated pillows, especially down pillows. Geese down was used to make down pillows. Often, military commanders released their subordinates from military service and sent them to the extraction of down for pillows.

Then it was believed that pillows have a magical effect. Nero, for example, put his snakeskin bracelet under his pillow so that his sleep was stronger. Octavian Augustus wanted to get the pillow of a Roman patrician. He was mired in debt, and all his property was sold. Emperor Augustus ordered the debtors to purchase a pillow, according to him he wanted to own a pillow on which a person with so many debts slept peacefully.

There are a lot of interesting stories related to pillows. Here is some of them.

Indian pillows helped the great Buddha to restore health. Buddha weakened from hunger and self-torture, he was lying on the ground barely alive. And suddenly he caught the wonderful scent of the leaves of a tree growing nearby. Buddha got up from the ground, filled a bag with these leaves. This is how the pillow turned out, which Buddha put under his head and fell asleep. After sleeping on a wonderful pillow, Buddha began to feel better, he had the strength to go further on the journey.

"Kamasutra" says that ordinary Indians also used pillows. This love treatise was compiled on the basis of knowledge accumulated over more than three thousand years. And some of the poses from "Kamasutra" cannot be reproduced without a pillow.

In Arab countries, pillows were the most popular. The houses of the sultans were decorated with embroidered painted pillows with tassels and fringes. Richly embroidered and decorated pillows were a sign of the owner's wealth.

In the Middle Ages, they began to use special small pads under the feet, which protected the feet from the cold. The floors in the castles were stone; heating could not warm up large rooms during the frosty period. Therefore, foot pillows were popular in those days.
It was at that time that prayer pillows began to be used, they were placed under the knees during long prayers. Horse riding pillows were also common and cushioned saddles.

In some European countries, there was a funny custom. Married men put an ax under the pillow before going to bed. It was believed that if you say to your wife at night while fulfilling your conjugal duty, "Give birth to a boy", a boy will be born.

An amazing fact, but in Russia the pillow appeared in wide use only in the twentieth century. And at the very beginning, it was considered an expensive household item: poor people put even just clothes under their heads before going to bed.
During the Christmas holidays, fir branches were hidden in pillows, which brought happiness and helped fulfill desires. Many divinations are associated with pillows. For example, in order to find out the name of the betrothed, the girls put a twig from a broom under the pillows.
In Russia, embroidered pillows have always been part of the dowry. Somewhat later, decorative pillows appeared. The poor stuffed pillows with hay and horsehair; down and feather pillows were considered luxury.
And those who possessed pillows kept them and passed them on to children. The tradition of passing them on by inheritance remains today. And that is great. Maybe your grandmother once used your pillow too?
How nice it is to feel the connection of generations through an ordinary thing. Imagine how long it took your grandmother or mother to collect the fluff to the fluff for your pillow. It is truly worthy of love and respect.

Down comforters and pillows have been and remain an integral part of the cultural tradition of many peoples of the world.

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