In Indian culture have even special meaning as they are tied to the tradition of trade, and are part of their lives. Many people love them so much that even though they are made of materials machine-washable they pay much attention to wash them in hands. And even special 'how to wash your blanket' guides are written

Blankets have been a source of warmth and comfort for thousands of years. They distinguish from sheets by their thickness. This rectangular piece of material derived its name probably from Edmund Blanket, a 14th century clothier and wool and Member of Parliament from Bristol, who is buried in St Stephen's Church (Bristol).

Blankets vary not only in shapes, colors and prizes ( and more expensive one) but aspecially in materials, usage and thickness. And also even in nations: from handmaking Native American blankets to tartan which are almost as much important for Scotchmen as and . We have fleece and ). The Native Americans even use their blankets to pay off debts, to show gratitude, or to indicate status. It's indispensable element of equipment for horse riders (horses warming jacket) and firemen (as a furnishing protection; foam blanket).