Latvia year 1993 Traditional Costumes stamps set MNH **
The Latvia 1993 Traditional Costumes issue is a definitive set that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and distinct regional folk attire of Latvia, a newly re-independent nation at the time.
Here are the key details about this stamp set:
🇱🇻 Latvia 1993: Traditional Costumes
| Feature | Detail |
| Issuing Authority | Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) |
| Year of Issue | 1993 (Issued on April 29) |
| Theme | Traditional Costumes (Tautas Tērpi) of various Latvian regions. |
| Set Size | The complete set consists of 6 individual stamps. |
| Design | The stamps beautifully depict traditional ethnic costumes, including those from regions such as Kuldīga, Alsunga, Lielvārde, Rucava, Zemgale, and Ziemellatgale (Northern Latgale). |
| Designer | A. Ozola |
| Catalog Numbers | Scott: N° 343-348 (for the set of 6 stamps) |
| Stanley Gibbons (SG): N° 370-375 | |
| Format | The stamps were issued in panes/sheetlets and are commonly collected as a complete set of 6 Mint Never Hinged (MNH) singles. |
💰 Collectibility and Value
- Cultural Significance: This set is very significant as it was one of the early issues from Latvia following the restoration of its independence from the Soviet Union, focusing on the strong national identity and culture.
- Topical Appeal: It is highly popular with collectors of Costumes/Ethnography, Baltic States, and post-Soviet era stamps.
