Regional costumes. Hammamet

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 25/07/1962

Age : 64 years

Michel Reference
TN 602
Stanley Reference
TN 564
Yvert Reference
TN 555
Themes
Arts
Description
This stamp highlights the identity of Hammamet, a city renowned for its gentle way of life, by harmonizing its architectural heritage with its agricultural wealth. The illustration, signed Jalal Ben Abdallah, represents a woman dressed in elegant traditional local costume, sitting under orange trees whose fruits symbolize the prosperity of citrus growing, a pillar of the regional economy. In the background, the silhouette of the sea and the historic citadel underlines the maritime and defensive character of this medieval city which has become a symbol of cultural tourism. Through this work, the Republic promotes a precious balance between the preservation of artisanal know-how and the celebration of a fertile natural setting, anchoring Tunisian identity in the splendor of its coastal landscapes and the sustainability of its ancestral traditions.
Size
22,5x37,5 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Jalel Ben Abdallah
Printers
Courvoisier S.A
Perforation
11¾
Print
Héliogravure
Face Value
0,10 DT
Mint Value
Used Value
Print Run
500 000 exemplaires
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