Khambhāt

Khambhāt, historically known as Cambay, is a city in Gujarat, India, known for its unique agate bead craft, a tradition that traces back to the Harappan civilization. The city, once a bustling trade center, is now celebrated for its cultural heritage and local sweets like halvasan and sutarfeni. Visitors can explore the city's rich history and witness the extreme tidal variations in the Gulf of Khambhat. Despite the absence of local stone deposits, the craft of bead making thrives, with stones sourced from the Rajpipla hills, maintaining a living tradition that dates back thousands of years.