Identifying Centres of Production

Archaeologists typically employ several indicators to identify centers of craft production. These include the presence of raw materials like stone nodules, whole shells, and copper ore, as well as tools, unfinished objects, and waste material. Waste material, in particular, serves as a valuable indicator of craft activity. For example, discarded pieces of shell or stone resulting from the manufacturing process are often found at the production site.

In some cases, larger waste pieces may have been utilized to create smaller objects, but tiny fragments are typically left behind in the work area. These remnants suggest that craft production occurred not only in small, specialized centers but also in larger urban centers like Mohenjodaro and Harappa.

Craft Production of the Harappan Civilization is a subpart of the Class 12 history. Craft Production of the Harappan Civilization falls under the chapter “Bricks, Beads, and Bones”. The subpart gives us an idea of the ancient Harappa Civilization with its Craft Production capabilities and related trade processes. Most of the Harappan artifacts were developed and made with the use of stones, different metals, and shells. Sometimes they used high-quality copper and bronze to make different types of weapons, daily using tools, beautiful ornaments, and vessels. The gold and silver metals were used to make different ornaments and high-quality stones for making seals.

In this article, we will discuss the Craft Production of Harappan Civilization in detail.