Michel Reference
TN 626
Stanley Reference
TN 592
Yvert Reference
TN 579
Themes
Arts
Description
This stamp highlights the urban elegance of Tunis, the capital, through a work by the artist Jalal Ben Abdallah illustrating the refinement of the region's traditional costume. This representation underlines the sophistication of a clothing heritage marked by centuries of Mediterranean and Andalusian influences, where the fineness of the fabrics and the precision of the adornments symbolize the social prestige and cultural dynamism of the nerve center of the country. In the context of the young Republic, this program celebrates national unity through the recognition of its regional diversity, positioning Tunis not only as a political hub, but also as the guardian of a centuries-old urban art of living. The message conveyed is that of a Tunisian identity proud of its cosmopolitan roots, harmonizing the artisanal tradition of the medina with the drive for modernization of a nation in full affirmation of its cultural sovereignty.
Size
22,5x37,5 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Jalel Ben Abdallah
Printers
Courvoisier S.A
Perforation
13
Print
Héliogravure
Face Value
0,60 DT
Mint Value
—
Used Value
—
Print Run
500 000 exemplaires
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