[4] The history of the sari dates back to the early 1700s during the rule of Venkatagiri.
In those days, they were mostly weaved for queens, royal women and Zamindaris.
[4] The saris are made from fine cotton and the most significant is the use of zari.
[6] The power looms have effected the sari making by the local artisans.
Department of Handicrafts under Ministry of Textiles (India) oversees the issues and promotes the artisans.