Regional costumes. Mahdia

TN 603

TN 565

TN 556

Arts

This stamp once again highlights the exceptional heritage of Mahdia, highlighting the splendor of ritual ceremonies and the traditional art of living of this coastal city. Jalal Ben Abdallah's illustration depicts a celebratory scene where women's costumes, with silk drapes and precious embroidery, demonstrate artisanal know-how elevated to the rank of national art. Symbolic elements, such as the presence of musical instruments and the suggested scent of incense, evoke the festive and sacred atmosphere of Mahdoi weddings, emphasizing the importance of social cohesion and the transmission of customs within the community. By anchoring this representation in the history of the ancient Fatimid capital, the program celebrates a Tunisian identity rich in its regional particularities, where sartorial elegance becomes the vehicle of a collective memory and lasting cultural pride.

22,5x37,5 mm

Polychrome

Jalel Ben Abdallah

Courvoisier S.A

11¾

Héliogravure

0,30 DT

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500 000 exemplaires