Prophecy20 Posted March 17, 2014 at 05:24 AM Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 05:24 AM Just curious as to what this is as it's been left behind in a wardrobe in an apartment I'm in. Quote
陳德聰 Posted March 17, 2014 at 05:37 AM Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 05:37 AM If the wooden bits move I would guess it's for massaging your feet or something. At least that is what I would use such an apparatus for. Quote
Prophecy20 Posted March 17, 2014 at 05:38 AM Author Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 05:38 AM They don't move, but are all held together with a kind of tight elastic. Quote
Popular Post TheBigZaboon Posted March 17, 2014 at 05:56 AM Popular Post Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 05:56 AM My guess is that it is a pillow, used for sleeping in the summer, when it's hot. The little tiles are supposed to let air flow through and around your head at night. If it unfolds/unrolls then it could be a seat cushion providing the same cooling function for another part of your anatomy. Things like that are popular in many parts of Asia. Sometimes, in place of padding, they are filled with dried bean husks, which are also supposed to help the air flow and keep your head cool while sleeping on a hot summer night. The fact that it was in a wardrobe might mean it was stored with bedding, etc. Let us know what else you find left behind, like the couple in the US who recently found tins of gold coins from the 19th century. Good luck. 5 Quote
Prophecy20 Posted March 17, 2014 at 06:13 AM Author Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 06:13 AM How interesting! You're a wealth of knowledge. Yes, pillows would make sense. There's two of them. I've had a good look around and unfortunately there isn't much else! Many thanks Quote
abcdefg Posted March 17, 2014 at 06:32 AM Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 06:32 AM Agree, it's a pillow. They are now starting to appear for sale now in stores on my street. Merchants also stock the popular bamboo-tile bed covers. You put them on top of your mattress. Sleep on top of them when it's hot. I have one made of woven bamboo, not bamboo tiles. Haven't tried the bamboo mattress cover. You can also find lots of identical items on Google Image Search. Type in "bamboo pillow." 2 Quote
New Members huberybob Posted March 17, 2014 at 07:32 AM New Members Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 07:32 AM This is definitely a pillow which is used in summer. we can feel comfortable with it especially in scorching summer. 1 Quote
Prophecy20 Posted March 17, 2014 at 08:08 AM Author Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 08:08 AM Thanks abcdefg! Quote
roddy Posted March 17, 2014 at 08:37 AM Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 08:37 AM See also the 凉席 or sleeping mat. If you're waking up in a pool of sweat, do get one... Never tried that type of pillow box. Quote
dnevets Posted March 17, 2014 at 01:26 PM Report Posted March 17, 2014 at 01:26 PM Definitely a pillow, the wife's family use them. Quite comfortable too, though takes a bit of getting used to. Quote
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