They aren't sturdy enough, easily caught by reed mats, and a tug would pull off tufts of fur.
So without cloth for protection, it becomes much more troublesome.
Those tattered leathers, after some sewing, could be used as cushions again; this is very good.
The hides of animals found dead in the wild are now properly utilized, and their fats can be used to make soap and lamp oil.
Learning these skills makes life much more comfortable.
Ma Lin laid such a layer of 'felt' on his bed, with another layer of natural fur on top, very soft and comfortable.
As a result, every household wanted to organize their beds like this.
Indeed, living like this is more comfortable.
Ma Lin was considering making tents out of animal hides.
When traveling, if it rains, they can set up the tent to shelter from the rain, saving the time of building a grass shed.
Big tents are hard to make, so they can make small tents, each accommodating two or three people.
