A bolster is a long narrow pillow or cushion filled with cotton or fiber. This gorgeous and very functional accessory has its presence in many parts of the world as a home design element. In Western countries, it is usually placed on beds for head or back support. In Southeast Asian countries it is used to be hugged while sleeping and in some places referred to as a hugging pillow.

It is also known as a hotdog pillow due to its shape and look. In Japan and Korea it is called Bamboo wife as the tradition goes that a wife would fashion the bolster out of bamboo and give it to her husband when he traveled away from home so that he would not be lonely at night.

Here are modern versions of these very interesting bolster cushions in various fabrics, shapes and sizes, which you can place in your living room or bedroom as per your requirement.