Famous Tunisian calligraphers: Mohamed Salah Khammassi
Michel Reference
TN 1965
Stanley Reference
TN 1947
Yvert Reference
TN 1681
Themes
Arts
Description
This stamp celebrates the art of Arabic calligraphy by honoring Mohamed Salah Khamassi, a notable figure in the Tunisian calligraphic tradition, and more broadly the artistic and spiritual heritage linked to writing. The illustration highlights a central calligraphic composition, surrounded by floral decoration, symbolizing the harmony between sacred text, aesthetics and visual culture. The message highlights the transmission of knowledge, mastery of gesture and the place of calligraphy as a pillar of Arab-Islamic identity in Tunisia. In the national context, this philatelic issue promotes a deeply rooted intellectual and artistic craft, recalling the role of calligraphers in the preservation of Tunisian cultural heritage, language and spiritual memory across generations.
Size
52x37 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
DIAPOS
Printers
Tunisia Post Printing House
Print
Offset
Face Value
2,00 DT
Mint Value
1,40 $
Used Value
0,70 $
Print Run
200 000 exemplaires
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