Brief introduction of tiger headrest

Tiger headrest is a kind of Han folk embroidery. The practice is basically similar to making pillows, which are shaped like traditional tigers. These pillows are beautifully sewn and have unique patterns and shapes. . Tiger pillow is divided into two-headed tiger, human face tiger, tiger head fish tail and so on. It symbolizes good luck and peace and is usually used by children. Children can be used as pillows when they sleep and toys when they wake up. Tiger is the "king of beasts" and the mascot universally respected by China people. There was a custom of painting tigers on doors to ward off evil spirits in the Han Dynasty. People often take tigers as their children's companions, which not only has the function of exorcising evil spirits and calming the nerves, but also wishes their children a dignified and energetic life. When the child is full moon, menstruation menstruation will give the doll tiger shoes, tiger hat, tiger headrest, Chinese-style chest covering and cloth tiger, so as to eliminate disasters and bless the child to live a long life.

Folk, the production of tiger headrest is very particular, and the tiger head is also varied: there are red silk embroidery "dragon head", green silk embroidery "phoenix head", black silk embroidery "cat head" and lion head. Beautiful and vivid shape, although exaggerated by deformation, but very realistic, bright and not vulgar, exquisite embroidery with local flavor.