Dating back to 500 years ago since its existence, around 5000 weavers are practicing this craftsmanship today. Mangalagiri derives its name from the town of Mangalagiri, which is 12 kilometers from Vijayawada. The holy town of Mangalagiri is known for its religious importance and is home to many pilgrims who are on a journey toward seeking. 

As for every temple in the sub-continent, a token was to be submitted before the idol of the Lord at the temple, which is believed to be the reason for the existence of the Mangalagiri weave. 

The process starts with acquiring raw- materials such as pure cotton yarn, silver, and gold Zari, synthetic and natural dyes, and a few chemicals needed for dyeing. The cotton yarns are cleaned off impurities and soaked overnight to prepare their canvas for dyeing. The yarns are then bleached to get a white colour or dyed with VAT dyes. Post dyeing it, excess dyes are removed. The yarns are then ready for Pre-Loom procedures.

The yarns are warped using a charkha, shift looms, and bobbins. The weft is made using a Pirn. After the warp and weft are ready, they are starched to mark their readiness for weaving. The weaving process kickstarts with pit looms which are the reason behind the sarees' durability and longevity. The weavers are able to apply an immense amount of force which results in smaller gaps between the weaves. After weaving, the saree is ready to be sold.