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

作者：Wright Rita P^*; Lentz David L; Beaubien Harriet F; Kimbrough Christine K

来源：Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, 2012, 4(2): 137-143.

DOI：10.1007/s12520-012-0088-1

• Jute cloth
• Corchorus capsularis L.
• Indus civilization

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.

• 出版日期2012-6