According to the Secret History of the Mongols, when Genghis Khan married his first wife, Börte Ujin, his mother Hoelun received a coat of sable furs from the girl's parents. This was reportedly a very noble gift, serving not only an aesthetic need but also a practical one.Neumann-Hoditz, Reinhold (1985). Dschingis Khan. Rowohlt Verlag GmbH,
