Women's Costume - Batinah Region

Women's Costume - Batinah Region

Year
1989
Face Value
50
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
1000000
Themes
crafts

Catalogs References

Michel
OM 332
Yvert & Tellier
OM 315
Stanley Gibbons
OM 365

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 Batinah Region, the fertile coastal plain stretching along northern Oman. The attire reflects the distinctive cultural traditions of the region and features garments, head coverings, and decorative elements that have been worn for generations. Traditional dress in the Batinah Region evolved in response to local customs, climate, and social practices, forming an important part of the area's cultural identity.

By featuring the women's costume of the Batinah Region, the Sultanate of Oman highlighted the richness and diversity of Oman's regional heritage. The issue celebrated traditional clothing as an expression of cultural identity and craftsmanship, while emphasizing the importance of preserving local customs and the historical traditions that contribute to the nation's cultural legacy.