Style at Home: A Look Into the History of Pillows

Style at Home: A Look Into the History of Pillows
It is nearly impossible to pinpoint when pillows became a norm in homes, but as you can probably imagine they were created as a nighttime aid for comfort. Provided photo/TNS
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By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service

As I was lounging around my home the other day (I use the word lounging very loosely as I am on maternity leave and completely at the beck and call of my new little family member), I found my mind wandering. A wandering mind is not out of the norm for me with my new mommy brain in full force. However, this time I found myself getting fixated on my many throw pillows throughout the house.
As with much of décor, pillows, too, are thought to have originated in Africa and Asia, although they are nothing like the down filled treasures we know and love today. (Provided photo/TNS)
As with much of décor, pillows, too, are thought to have originated in Africa and Asia, although they are nothing like the down filled treasures we know and love today. Provided photo/TNS