Indus Valley Civilization(IVC): Ornaments

  • The Harappans used a large variety of materials, from precious metals and gemstones to bones and even baked clay, to make ornaments. 
  • Both men and women wore ornaments like necklaces, fillets, armlets and finger rings. Girdles, earrings and anklets were worn only by women.
  • Beads made from carnelian, amethyst, quartz, steatite, etc. were quite popular and were produced on a large scale, as is evident from the factories discovered in Chanhu Daro and Lothal.
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