Some people have different sleeping habits. Including those who must be ready to roll for their bed friends. Don't you too?
But apparently, you won't find bolsters while staying at a hotel, you know! Bolsters are a 'rare item', because you will only find piles of pillows on the mattress.
There is a special reason why bolsters are not in hotel rooms. Read more here let's go!
1. Generally, Hotels Carry a Western-Style Lifestyle
Generally, hotels carry a western-style lifestyle, starting from development to the services provided. So, bolsters that are not part of their culture will indeed be difficult to find.
2. Guling is now the original culture of Indonesia
This one, you already know this? It turns out, guling is a native Indonesian culture. You will not find bolsters while on vacation abroad though.
The history of the presence of this bolster is because the Dutch soldiers who were hit by loneliness, had no friends to sleep with. Thus, a bolster or what is also known as a 'Dutch Wife' is born which is considered a wife or sleeping partner who can be hugged.
From here, the popularity of bolsters grew, until now it has become a habit for Indonesian people to sleep with.
3. Considered Less Hygienic
The presence of bolsters in hotel rooms is also considered unhygienic. Because the bolster can be hugged and played which is in direct contact with the skin of the body. This friction between the skin and the bolster is often considered unhygienic
That's the reason why when we sleep at the hotel, we don't find a bolster. However, in some hotels it is usually provided anyway! Try asking when you visit.