Why Did Ancient Chinese Sleep on Hard Pillows?

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Because these pillows were made of ceramic, bamboo, and even jade in the case of rich families, they helped to keep the head cool, which, in addition to warm feet, was thought to be the best for sleep.

These pillows not only supported the cervical spine, but could also be decorated with special motifs to ward off bad dreams and evil spirits. Lastly, hollow hard pillows were used to hide valuable objects at night, making them hard to steal without waking the sleeper!