• The Harappan people were aware of almost all the metals except iron. They manufactured gold and silver objects.
• The gold objects include beads, armlets, needles and other ornaments. But the use of silver was more common than gold. A large number of silver ornaments, dishes, etc. have been discovered. 

Dancing Girl

• A number of copper tools and weapons like axe, saws, chisels, knives, spearheads and arrowheads were found. 
• Stone tools were also commonly used. 
• Copper was brought mainly from Khetri in Rajasthan. Gold might have been obtained from the Himalayan river-beds and South India, and silver from Mesopotamia. 
• The evidence of the use of the bronze though in limited manner is as seen. The most famous specimen in this regard is the bronze ‘dancing girl’ figurine discovered at Mohenjodaro. 
• Bead-making also was an important craft. 

• Ivory carving and inlaying used in beads, bracelets and other decorations were also in practice. The Harappans thus showed their masterly skill in a variety of arts and crafts.

Trade

• Trading network, both within the country and foreign, was a significant feature of the urban economy of the Harappans.
• The inscriptional evidence from Mesopotamia also provides with valuable information on Harappan contact with Mesopotamia.
• They indicate that Mesopotamia imported copper, carnelian, ivory, shell, lapis-lazuli, pearls and ebony from Meluhha (Harappan region). The export from Mesopotamia to Harappans included items such as garments, wool, perfumes, leather products and sliver.