Going back in time...
According to several historical sources, the earliest use of pillows dates back to ancient Mesopotamia around 6000 BCE. It was nothing like the one we use now, the pillows were made of STONES. Yes, you read that right! The people of Mesopotamia didn’t seek comfort from these hard stoned pillows, it was more about protection from bugs, insects, etc.
They wanted to keep their heads above the ground while sleeping so that these insects and other creepy creatures wouldn’t crawl over them while they slept. These stone pillows were also a symbol for status i.e, only rich people were able to afford it.
During this age, stone pillows were considered as a luxury item. Ancient Egypt Around 3000 BCE, the pillows saw a complete transformation from hard stones to wood in the ancient Egypt. The elite society of Egypt including Pharaohs used an unique kind of headrests made out of wood and shaped into animal figures or often adorned with hieroglyphs (sacred carvings).
Although the pillows transformed from stones to wood, it was not soft or squishy as the ones we have today. The Egyptians used these wooden pillows to maintain their hairstyles and preserve the wigs. They also believed that sleeping with your heads high up from the ground is good for digestion and also keep one safe from evil spirits.
The idea of pillows till this age was just to keep the head off the ground than about comfort. Ancient Greece Pillows saw a huge transformation from wood & stones to bei.
