The Indus Valley civilization also known as; Harappan Civilization, got its name from the prominent city of Harappa was a Bronze Age civilization (3300-1300 BCE; mature period 2600-1900 BCE) located in the north-western region of the Indian subcontinent. The architectural structures were made from clay baked bricks with irrigations systems to provide water supply and drainage. Agriculture was their main economic activity. Pottery was made and used to hold water, store grains and cook with. The jewelry had many uses; worn by royalty, spiritual beliefs in the Hindu religion, judging women worth from the amount of gifts she has and a matter of great security in time of financial crisis for trade or power.

"The 1st long-distance trade was a cross-cultural interaction between Indus Valley (Harappan) and Mesopotamian around 3000 BC using the resourceful rivers around them. Trade had limits to luxury goods like spices, textiles, & precious metals due to the distance; but cities became rich in these commodities; & influenced other surrounding regions such as Egypt, China, & Rome in the exchange. Items like ceramics, gold for jewelry, religious ideas, & silk for robes, became part of the early marketing network. Traveling was with camels and donkeys as transportation & by a caravan (a group of people) to aid in defense against enemies and to strengthen the economies of scale in trades.