Saamagri Aur Sampatti - Seas ...

Cotton in India can be traced back to the times of Rigveda and the Ramayana. Considered so precious during the Indus Valley Civilization that it was stored in silver vessels. Silk originated in China, but the Indus valley civilization too saw a great deal of silk cultivation, which declined with the civilization. Another valued commodity, Pearls, the discovery of which can be traced back to references in Indian mythology and still holds an important place in Indian markets. Discover more about the fascinating history of these commodities in this episode.