About Seethampeta Tribal Craft Centres
Seethampeta Tribal Craft Centres are located in Seethampeta town in Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, and are managed by the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Seethampeta. The centres promote and market handicrafts made by local Scheduled Tribes, particularly Saura, Jatapu and Gadaba communities. Notable crafts include Saura paintings, bamboo and wood work, and tribal jewellery, offering visitors insight into the region's tribal heritage and livelihood initiatives.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect small workshop-cum-sales centres in Seethampeta where tribal artisans produce and display handicrafts. The setting is a modest government-supported complex with display areas for Saura paintings, bamboo crafts, wood crafts and tribal jewellery. Visitors can observe craft-making, interact with artisans, and purchase authentic handmade products directly from tribal producers.
Key highlights
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Craft centres promoted by ITDA Seethampeta for tribal livelihood support
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Showcase of Saura paintings, a traditional tribal art form of the region
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Bamboo, wood craft and tribal jewellery made by Saura, Jatapu and Gadaba artisans
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Opportunity to purchase authentic handicrafts directly from artisans
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Insight into tribal culture and heritage of Parvathipuram Manyam district
Culture & Context
The centres are significant for preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups and Scheduled Tribes of the Eastern Ghats region, especially the Saura community known for Saura painting, an ancient pictographic art form depicting tribal life, rituals and nature. They support intergenerational transmission of craft skills and provide a market linkage for tribal artisans.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Visakhapatnam International Airport, from where road transport is available to Seethampeta. |
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| By train |