Braided Glass (Folk Art) - 15 millim

Braided Glass (Folk Art) - 15 millim

Year
1962
Face Value
15
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Cultural

Catalogs References

Michel
SD 181X
Yvert & Tellier
SD 146
Stanley Gibbons
SD 173

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
26 x 22.5 mm
Perforation
14¼
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
Issued in 1962, this stamp is part of Sudan's Indigenous Motifs (Folk Art) series, a set released to celebrate and preserve elements of the country's traditional culture and artistic heritage. The series highlighted examples of local crafts, occupations, agriculture, and cultural expressions that formed an important part of Sudanese daily life and national identity during the early years after independence.

By featuring traditional handicrafts and indigenous cultural themes, the series promoted awareness of Sudan's rich folk traditions and emphasized the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations. The issue reflected a broader effort to showcase the diversity and creativity of Sudanese communities through postage stamps, which served as ambassadors of the nation's culture both domestically and internationally.