Hungary stamps year 1969 Hungarian Folk Art Wood-carvings

Hungary stamps year 1969 Hungarian Folk Art Wood-carvings MNH set

Hungary issued a postage stamp set in 1969 celebrating Hungarian folk art — specifically folk wood‑carvings as part of the 42nd Stamp Day issue.

🇭🇺 Hungary 1969 — Folk Art: Hungarian Wood‑Carvings (Miniature Sheet)

📅 Year: 1969
📮 Issue: 42nd Stamp Day – Folk Art / Hungarian Wood Carvings
📦 Format: Miniature sheet (souvenir sheet) of four stamps (often listed under Block/Catalogue numbers)

📌 Design Themes

Each of the four stamps in the miniature sheet depicts a traditional Hungarian folk‑art wood‑carving motif, representing regional craftsmanship. Examples include:

• Stirrup cup from Okorág (1880)
• Jug with flower decorations from the Felső‑Tiszavidék region (1898)
• Round jug from Somogyhárságy (1935)
• Two‑legged jug from the Alföld (Great Hungarian Plain) (1740)

These motifs showcase how wood‑carved household and art objects were decorated with typical Hungarian folk patterns and floral designs — part of Hungary’s rich craft heritage.

📑 Catalogue & Notes

• This set is commonly catalogued under Hungary Mi 2532A–2535A (plus Block/miniature sheet catalogues like Block 73A).
• The stamps were issued for Stamp Day, a recurring theme commemorating philately and often highlighting a cultural topic such as folk art.
• Often found mint never hinged (MNH) in dealer stocks and collector holdings.

🖼️ Why This Issue Matters

• Hungarian folk art has a long tradition, and wood‑carving plays a central role — from everyday tools and containers to decorative household objects. deqistamps.com
• Featuring wood‑carving on stamps helped preserve awareness of these crafts and introduced them to international audiences through philately.