India-Republic of Korea Joint Issue -Queen Heo Hwang-ok -2019
India issued a miniature sheet with two stamps on the theme India -Republic of Korea Joint Issue. It features Queen Hur Hwang -ok. It was issued on 30 Jul 2019. Two stamps of rupees Five and Rs 25 were issued. 500,000 stamps of each denomination and 110,000 miniature sheets have been printed.
Stamps on Indian Fashion through the Ages Series II- Sari in Myriad Forms -2019
India issued a miniature sheet with four stamps on the theme Indian Fashion through the Ages- Series II – Sari in Myriad Forms. It was issued on 12 Jun 2019.
Rupees 12 – Traditional Parsi Attire. The Parsi woman is wearing a traditional Gara embroidery Sari. Parsi man is wearing a long caftan and turban around the head.
Rupees Five – PatharePrabhu.This form came from Patan Gujarat to Bombay. It was also inspired by English fashion trends of those times. The women tailored their blouses with the English Puffed sleeves and wore them under the Kasbis -a nine-yard satin sari with border in gold and silver. These were path-breaking fashion designs.
Rupees Five – Brahmika Sari. A Woman from Tagore household staying in Bombay modified the Parsi style of Sari worn in Gujarat to adapt to the social circles of Bombay. The Pallu was draped over the left shoulder instead of the right shoulder. The ladies from Brahmo Samaj started calling it Brahmika Sari.
Rupees 15 – Silver Screen. The Saris or dresses won by actresses of Indian Cinema or SilverScreen was a fashion statement. The 1930’s attire of Leading actress Devika Rani is featured on this stamp.
State Flag of Arkansas – USA 1976.
The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination.
Arkansas State Flag – It consists of Red, Blue and White colours which are also colours in USA Flag.
– Consists of Large Diamond with 25 Stars on Border and Four stars inside.
– Large Diamond represents the only Diamond producing the State of USA
-25 white stars signify Arkansas as the 25th State of the Union.
– Three stars below Arkansas represent the three nations which ruled Arkansas before it joined the Union ( Spain, France, USA) and also signify the third state created out of Louisiana purchase.
-The fourth lone star above the word Arkansas represents the Confederacy.
A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Arkansas State Flag.
Stamps for Occasions – Malta 2010.
Malta issued stamps for Occasions on 17 Mar 2010.
0.19 euro – Wedding of Cana – Woman Greeting Man & Crowd -Painting
Christian Dior designed by John Galliano – Miniature Sheet of Gibraltar 1997.
John Galliano (born 28 Nov 1960) is a Gibraltar born British fashion designer who was head designer for French fashion companies Givenchy (July 1995- Oct 1996) Christian Dior(Oct 1996-Mar 2011) and his own label John Galliano (1988-2011). He was named British designer of the Year four times.
Gibraltar issued a Miniature sheet (1.20 Pounds) on Christian Dior Haute Couture Collections Spring Summer 1997 designed by John Galliano on 24 October 1997.
1.20 Pounds – Pink Dior Dress by John Galliano.
Christian Dior dresses by John Galliano – Stamps of Gibraltar 1997.
John Galliano (born 28 Nov 1960) is a Gibraltar born British fashion designer who was head designer for French fashion companies Givenchy (July 1995- Oct 1996) Christian Dior(Oct 1996-Mar 2011) and his own label John Galliano (1988-2011). He was named British designer of the Year four times.
Gibraltar issued a Miniature sheet and stamps on Christian Dior dresses by John Galliano on 24 October 1997. The stamps were issued as Se-tenant pairs.
35 p- Tunic Top and Skirt
62 p – Two-piece Suit
30 p- Evening Dress
50 p- Gold Ballgown.
Miniature Sheets on Ornaments (Gyencha) of Bhutan 2014.
Two miniature sheets were issued by Bhutan on 17 Dec 2014 on Ornaments (Gyencha) of Bhutan. Miniature Sheet with one stamp of 80 Nu and a miniature sheet with six stamps of 20 Nu each.
Miniature sheet 80 Nu – Betel Nut Container.
Miniature Sheet Six stamps of 20 Nu each – Brooch Necklace, Bracelet, Necklace, Brooch and Earrings.
