Artisans from Chintamani generally buy silk yarn from dealers in Chintamani for 4000 rupees/per kg, warp; a basic component in weaving from Sidlaghatta for 4500 rupees per kg and Zari thread of 400 rupees each reel from Surat. The artisans of the town possess a minimum of 45 years in Silk Saree Weaving; hence the place is well known for its finished works. The sarees are mostly traded to the retail market in Bengaluru for 4000-4500 rupees, with a profit of about 1000-1500 rupees.
