New evidence for jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) in the Indus civilization

Rita P. Wright; David L. Lentz; Harriet F. Beaubien; Christine K. Kimbrough

doi:10.1007/s12520-012-0088-1

New evidence for jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) in the Indus civilization

Rita P. Wright, David L. Lentz, Harriet F. Beaubien, Christine K. Kimbrough

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Abstract

In this paper, we report the results of an analysis of a preserved structure of jute on a ceramic artifact from the site of Harappa that is dated to 2200-1900 (cal.) BC (Fig. 1). Jute cloth has not previously been identified at this early date in the Indus civilization. Since fiber remains are rare in prehistoric South Asia, we briefly review the evidence for seed and fiber remains used in textile production in this region.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	137-143
Number of pages	7
Journal	Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences
Volume	4
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12520-012-0088-1
State	Published - Jun 2012

Keywords

Corchorus capsularis L.
Indus civilization
Jute cloth

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Anthropology
Archaeology

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New evidence for jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) in the Indus civilization

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