 Pure camel hair is recorded as being used for western garments from the 17th century onwards, and from the 19th century a mixture of wool and camel hair was used.By at least 1200 BC the first camel saddles had appeared, and Bactrian camels could be ridden.The first saddle was positioned to the back of the camel, and control of the Bactrian camel was exercised by means of a stick.