Serbia postage stamps year 2008 Folklore – Children’s National Costumes 

Serbia postage stamps year 2008 Folklore – Children’s National Costumes  MNH

The Serbia 2008 “Folklore – Children’s National Costumes” issue is a charming ethnographic stamp set showcasing traditional Serbian dress as worn by children, emphasizing cultural heritage and regional diversity.

? Basic information

• Country: Serbia
• Year of issue: 2008
• Theme: Folklore / traditional costumes (ethnographic heritage)
• Set: Typically issued as a multi-stamp set (commonly 2 stamps)
• Printer: Forum, Novi Sad (typical for Serbia issues of this period)
• Condition types: Found as MNH (mint never hinged), FDCs, and sheetlets

? Theme & design

• Depicts children dressed in traditional Serbian folk costumes
• Costumes reflect different regions of Serbia, often including:
  • Embroidered garments
  • Traditional hats (like šajkača)
  • Decorative belts, aprons, and footwear
• Designs are colorful and lively, emphasizing cultural identity through youth

? These stamps follow a long philatelic tradition of portraying folk costumes, a popular topic in Balkan and European stamp issues

? Technical characteristics (typical for this issue)

• Printing: Offset
• Perforation: Comb (approx. 13¼ × 13¾)
• Format: Individual stamps or small set
• Adhesive: Water-activated gum