Where was cotton used earliest?
since prehistoric times
What is the fiber usually spun into?
into yarn or thread
And what is it used to make?
a soft, breathable textile
Fabric discovered in Mexico was dated from when?
from 5000 BC
What is Ancient India now called?
modern-day Pakistan and some parts of India
Was there an invention that lowered production costs?
yes
What was it?
the cotton gin
What is the most commonly used material in clothing today?
cotton
Where was the earliest evidence of cotton being in use found?
South Asia
At what particular site?
at the site of Mehrgarh, Pakistan
What have threads been found preserved in?
copper beads
To what period have they been dated?
to Neolithic
What is the range of years in that period?
between 6000 and 5000 BCE
When did cotton become common across India?
Between 2000 and 1000 BC
Has it been found in Karnataka?
yes
At what location?
at the site of Hallus
From what time?
around 1000 BC
Was cotton grown in the Indus Valley?
yes
What parts did this Valley cover?
parts of modern eastern Pakistan and northwestern India
In what time period?
between 3300 and 1300 BCE