They combined the techniques of making strings, called Sanada-himo, which was used to fasten swords and obis (belts for kimono) in 1885. At that time, most people could not afford imported blankets because of its expensive price. They started making blankets with the hair of cattle, but it eventually resulted in a bad reputation. They improved the cow-raising techniques eventually mastering how to make beautiful and comfortable blankets. Cotton woven fabrics made by cotton threads began being exported to China in 1910’s. After that production of wool blankets started due to increase of domestic demand and exhaustion of blankets business in Europe. In the 1970’s, Mayer blanket was developed and now, woven blankets made by high grade soft hair such as wool, cashmere and silk and Mayer blankets which has characteristic of bright printing techniques are accepted in the market as domestic blankets which is safe and comfort products with credible techniques.