Rush basket
Michel Reference
TN 1717
Stanley Reference
TN 1696
Yvert Reference
TN 1636
Themes
Arts
Description
This stamp highlights the “rush basket”, an emblematic accessory of Tunisian daily life, particularly in coastal regions such as Nabeul. The illustration shows a modern bassinet decorated with a camel motif and contrasting geometric figures, blending tradition and contemporary design. Made from rush stems harvested in wetlands, the bassinet symbolizes a Tunisian identity attached to its roots and to an environmentally friendly mode of consumption. It represents the excellence of fine Tunisian basketry, recognized for its solidity and sober elegance.
Size
36x36 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Sadok Ben Yacoub
Printers
Tunisia Post Printing House
Perforation
13
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,60 DT
Mint Value
1,73 $
Used Value
0,58 $
Print Run
1 000 000 exemplaires
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