There is little known about the origins of the Thai pillow. During the 18th Century European explorers made some brief notes about some strange looking triangle pillows that they had noticed when they explored ancient Siam. Other than these brief notes, the historical record of Thai pillory is a mystery and shrouded in legend. It is believed that Thai pillory started in the Northern Thai region of the Lanna Kingdom. Today this is the region of Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Chiang Rai. This area was the heart of Old Siam.
Today Thai Pillows are made much the same way they have been made for centuries. The same skills and techniques are used, and have been passed down through generations of Thai craftsman. They’re made in many different shapes and sizes. From the traditional Triangle Pillow, large bolster pillows, small bone shaped pillows that are a great massage pillow to airline travel pillows. At My Thailand Treasures we offer a large variety of Thai Pillows. All made by hand from loom to finished pillow. We have many beautiful colors and designs that match up with most of our Thai Sleeping Mats and our Thai Massage Mats. To own a Thai Pillow or Mat is to possess a part of Thai Culture, that is as old and traditional as ancient Siam.
