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Penney, Matthew. "The Pillow Book." Discover Galileo. Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2016. http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=3&sid=999b346e-ba65-458e-b323 1e6713af218e%40sessionmgr4010&hid=4202&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=89454036&db=ers. Accessed 13 Feb. 2017. The fact that bamboo doesn’t require chemicals or pesticides to grow also makes it far healthier than fabrics crafted from cotton alone. Unlike bamboo, cotton requires the extensive use of chemicals to grow. In some cases, the chemicals used in the growing and treatment of the materials can be retained in the fabric. Scarily, this could be absorbed by our skin as we sleep.Henitiuk, Valerie (2012-06-16). Worlding Sei Shônagon: The Pillow Book in Translation. University of Ottawa Press. ISBN 978-0-7766-1979-8. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room The Heian period was essential to the aristocratic people. Poetry and vibrant art were a big part in the imperial court, of which Shōnagon was a part. The people in the imperial court were expected to be well educated in writing. Literature was seen as a "key part in social interaction." One's writing skills could make or break their reputation. For example, Shōnagon mentions in The Pillow Book how a courtier asked her for advice for writing a poem and she had to turn him away because of his poor writing skills. During the Heian period, women had a role in society, especially those women who were considered to be upper-class. [11] Female authors in Japan during this time were more popular since they wrote in Japanese, which was considered the "people's language," and the male authors wrote in Chinese since that was considered to be of higher status. [12] Since female author's works were more popular with the common people, it is safe to assume that their works influenced society. This article is about the Japanese book. For the Peter Greenaway film of the same title, see The Pillow Book (film). Sei Shōnagon in a late 17th-century illustration

The fact that it doesn’t need pesticides and chemicals to grow also carries with it numerous health benefits. There is a possibility that fabrics made from other materials, such as cotton, can retain some of the chemicals used during the growing process. Scarily, this has the potential to be absorbed by our skin at night. This is something that you need not worry about with bamboo. In addition to feeling good about getting the best night’s sleep of your life, you can also take great satisfaction in the knowledge that you’re doing your bit for the environment. Bamboo is sustainable, doesn’t require pesticides/chemicals to grow and absorbs more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than cotton does, thus releasing more oxygen. Boo Living bamboo is strictly sourced through an FSC accredited supplier. The Pillow Book of Sei Shōnagon, trans. Ivan Morris (in two volumes, Oxford University Press, 1967; followed by a condensed version by Penguin, 1971). Based on Nōinbon text.In general, The Pillow Book is written in brief statements, where the length of one paragraph is relatively short, and it is easy to read the contents, even for modern Japanese speakers. The miscellaneous collection has been arranged loosely into three specific types, while the collection of similar things has been compiled by distinct classification, and this so-called compiling was done afterwards by the hands of people other than Sei Shōnagon. Based on the beliefs of certain scholars, most of Shonagon's work was written during her time working in the court; however, some of the later entries were written in her later life, and were just based on her memories of the days and moments she experienced previously in the court. Bamboo fabric is gentle against even the most sensitive skin. It is also hypoallergenic, making it ideal for those with allergies or skin conditions. Bamboo bedding doesn’t harbour bacteria and is antifungal, so it will smell clean and fresh each and every time you get your head down. It also ensures that mites will bite the dust and you can shake that general feeling of being unwell. Cleverly crafted in breathable layers, bamboo fabric is thermo-regulating, keeping you at the optimum temperature for the best night’s sleep. You’ll always wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead. Gibney, Michele (2004). "Defining the Feminine Impact on the Progression of Japanese Language: An inquiry into the development of Heian period court diaries". {{ cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= ( help) Dalby, Liza (1 February 2009). East Wind Melts the Ice: A Memoir Through the Seasons. University of California Press. p.22. ISBN 978-0-520-25991-1.