A fragment of a woven cloth was found at Harappa. This small fragment gives evidence of the Harappan's knowledge of weaving and textile manufacture. Impressions of woven cloth have also been found on pottery jars and sealings from sites like Mohenjo-daro and Chanhudaro, indicating cotton cultivation and spinning industries contributed to Harappan economy and trade networks. Cloth production would have been a major craft industry employing many urban artisans across the Indus cities.
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