Wedding suits - Matmata

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 22/10/1985

Age : 41 years

Michel Reference
TN 1103
Stanley Reference
TN 1081
Yvert Reference
TN 1041
Themes
Arts
Description
This stamp highlights traditional Tunisian clothing heritage through the representation of an ancient female costume, highlighting the central role of textile craftsmanship in the cultural history of the country. The illustration refers to a heritage passed down from generation to generation, where the patterns, embroidery and layering of fabrics express regional identity, social status and ancestral know-how. The scene evokes a collective memory linked to historic cities and Tunisian domestic spaces, where traditional clothing occupies a strong symbolic place in celebrations, rites and daily life. Through this broadcast, Tunisia affirms the richness and diversity of its intangible heritage, while recalling the importance of preserving these cultural expressions in the face of modern transformations.
Size
23x33 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Safia Farhat
Printers
Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.
Perforation
11¾
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
0,20 DT
Mint Value
0,40 $
Used Value
0,40 $
Print Run
1 008 000 exemplaires
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