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The present study highlights the contributions of India in bead manufacturing and trading since the upper Palaeolithic period. Effort has been made to present interesting information on various aspects of bead manufacturing in ancient India that may be of interest for the common readers and experts alike. The traditional bead manufacturing, still an active craft at the present day Khambhat, has also been discussed in detail. The Indian bead-makers achieved remarkable expertise in these technologies over the years since its beginning. The industry initially developed on the soft organic materials, like ostrich egg shell, bone and shell, but it developed as a specialised industry, using different raw materials, responding to the new and varied local and foreign demands. Innovation and improvement in bead technology has been a continual process. By the time of Indus Civilization, the bead-makers had achieved mastery in this art, and the bead manufacturing industry had gained international repute. However, that coveted status suffered a setback with the decline of Indus Civilization, though it regained its glory with the rise of second urbanization during the early historic period. Feel Free to contact me for book requests, informations or feedbacks. Without You And Your Support We Cant Continue Thanks For Buying Premium From My Links For Support