Traditional Iraqi Women's Costume -  5 fils

Traditional Iraqi Women's Costume - 5 fils

Year
1967
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Culture & Heritage

Catalogs References

Michel
IQ 493
Yvert & Tellier
IQ 479
Stanley Gibbons
IQ 766

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
Issued in 1967 as part of the Iraqi Costumes series, this stamp commemorates the traditional costume of an Iraqi woman, characterized by a colorful embroidered dress, decorative jewelry, and a head covering. The attire reflects the artistic craftsmanship, textile traditions, and cultural diversity found throughout Iraq's regions and communities. Traditional clothing has long played an important role in expressing local identity and preserving cultural customs.

By featuring the traditional Iraqi women's costume, the Republic of Iraq celebrated the country's rich folkloric and cultural traditions. The issue highlighted the beauty of traditional craftsmanship and emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage, recognizing traditional dress as a valuable expression of Iraq's historical and artistic legacy.