Imagine if your clothes did not have any buttons on it. Well, one of India’s contributions to the world also include cloth buttons. Buttons were first used in India. During 2800-2600 BC, buttons were discovered and used in the city of Mohenjo-Daro, a famous city of the Indus Valley Civilization located in the Indian subcontinent. These Buttons were usually used as an ornament and were made up of beautiful sea shells. Many buttons were also there which were of geometrical shapes, had holes, and were attached to the clothes, just like todays buttons. What a gift India gave to the world!