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Occupations and crafts
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People followed different occupations. There were
farmers, weavers, potters, jewellers, metal-workers, toy makers, stone-cutters, seal-makers, boat-makers, masons and traders.
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Beautiful
reddish glazed pottery
with different designs has been discovered from different sites.
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A large
number of terracotta seals
have also been found. These were square or rectangular in shape.
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They have animal figures and picture-like signs on them.
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Craftsmen made
things of stone, shell and metal,
either in their homes or at workshops.
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They made
beads, amulets, weights and ornaments
such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles and earrings.
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Terracotta toys
( small clay carts, bullock carts, ships, boats, figures of animals),
marbles, rattles, dolls and bird shaped whistles
have also been found at many sites.
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The discovery of
clay spindles
suggests that yarn was spun. People worn clothes of cotton and wool.
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Needles and buttons
have also been found, which suggest that people stitched clothes.
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People living in villages
grew crops and reared cattle.
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Wheat and Barley
were the main crops.
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Rice, pulses and mustard
were also grown.
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Toy model of Ploug
h has been found.
- People domesticated cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats.
