Tunisian jewelry. Essalta

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 07/12/1981

Age : 45 years

Michel Reference
TN 1018
Stanley Reference
TN 993
Yvert Reference
TN 955
Themes
Craftsmanship
Description
This stamp highlights the traditional jewelry associated with the medina of Tunis, and more particularly the historic district of Hafsia, known for its refined craftsmanship. The illustration emphasizes the decorative richness, symmetry and finesse of the patterns, reflecting an urban heritage where craftsmanship is at the heart of social and cultural life. These jewels embody an urban tradition mixing Andalusian, Ottoman and local influences, revealing the historical depth of Tunis as a cultural center. In the Tunisian context, this stamp promotes the medina as a living space of creation and transmission, and affirms traditional jewelry as the expression of an urban, elegant identity deeply anchored in national history.
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Size
23 x 38 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Safia Farhat
Printers
Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.
Perforation
14
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
2,00 DT
Mint Value
Used Value
Print Run
2 008 000 exemplaires
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