[1][2] In the 1960's, IKEA started selling smaller home furnishing products such as tea lights, glasses, duvet covers, etc.
IKEA's creator, Ingvar Kamprad and his assistant Sten Lundén wanted a way to help customers carry smaller items home.
On a trip to Taiwan, Kamprad and The head of purchasing, Lars Göran Peterson (commonly known by his initials, LGP) found a suitable manufacturer to make the bag.
[6] IKEA Singapore has introduced a padded version of its iconic Frakta carrier bag, called Resten, which doubles as a pillow for convenience while traveling.
This multi-functional bag was launched in Singapore, a country noted for its high levels of sleep deprivation.