Block Pillows

Tradition is the one key feature that Thai Pillow follows on every product that we hand make and supply to our lucky customers. A good Thai bolster pillow is well stuffed with new naturally sourced kapok, double stitched at the seams for extra strength and durability and the fabric cover is high quality and properly cut.

Kapok grows on a tropical tree is pods, there is a light yellowish fibre that protects the seeds and this is what is used to stuff traditional Thai cushions. If you come across anyone selling these pillows filled with anything other than kapok then please note that these will not be authentic handmade cushions.

We only use new kapok in our products because it is not only cleaner but also much lighter and has more loft and fluffiness. There are a couple of things that you need to look out for when buying a kapok pillow and we guarantee that we cover all of these elements.

Always pay attention to the stitching of the cushions and mats, so manufacturers elongate the stitching so that there is less work involved and minimal stitches used. This is not the correct or traditional way of stitching Thai mattresses, you want the seams to be double stitched in a cross hatched pattern so your cushion is well constructed and will last for years to come.

Thai pillows and mats as a rule can be made from any fabric; however, we want to stick with tradition of using cotton which comes in many colours and designs. We believe the biggest issue you will face when purchasing Thai pillows is which colour and design will best go with your personality and home decoration.