2016-10-04 Tue

Pošta Slovenije i.e. Slovania Post has recently issued a beautiful stamp featuring its native Slovenian traditional art lace making.

The beginnings of lace making in Slovenia go back to the 16-century, though it was known and used only in castles and monasteries. Gradually, the lace making has become one of the greatest traditional arts of the country.

In June 2016 this creative country hosted the 17th World Lace Congress of the International Bobbin and Needle Lace Organisation (OIDFA), which brings together more than 2300 members from 37 different countries. To mark this important event a special postage stamp has been issued.

This € 0.47 is based on pattern was drawn by the Slovene painter Saša Šantel and the lace was made by the expert lace maker Iva Sobo?an of Žiri. The stamp postage stamp features a piece of lace of a rich floral/fruit design typical of the early twentieth century.

This postage stamp is made using the tête-bêche (head-to-tail) technique. It shows half a piece of lace, but by putting two stamps together the complete design is revealed. The special stamp of Slovenia honours Special Tradition of the country!