Women's costume - Eastern Region

Women's costume - Eastern Region

Year
1989
Face Value
40
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
1000000
Themes
crafts

Catalogs References

Michel
OM 331
Yvert & Tellier
OM 314
Stanley Gibbons
OM 364

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
28 x 41.1 mm
Perforation
11¼ x 11¾
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Mohammed bin Nizam Shah
Printers
Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.
Issued in 1988 as part of the Omani Costumes series, this stamp commemorates the traditional women's costume of the Eastern Region (Al Sharqiyah) of Oman. The attire is distinguished by its regional styles, decorative embroidery, jewelry, and traditional accessories, reflecting the cultural heritage and social customs of eastern Oman. Such costumes represent centuries of local tradition and serve as important markers of regional identity.

By featuring the women's costume of the Eastern Region, the Sultanate of Oman celebrated the richness and diversity of Oman's cultural traditions. The issue highlighted the importance of preserving traditional dress and craftsmanship while promoting awareness of the unique regional customs that contribute to the nation's cultural heritage and historical identity.