Dr. Jonathan Mark Kenoyer discusses the oldest evidence of cotton in the world, at the site of Mehrgarh in Balochistan, and early uses of cotton and other fibres in the ancient Indus civilization. Examples of textile use compared with similar patterns and usage in modern times. Extensively illustrated, including with an image of the oldest known textile remnant from roughly 7000 BCE. Maps show movement of cotton and other textile goods in the wider region. Covers the many tools used by ancient craftspeople.