Slovenia year 2006/2016 stamps Slovenian Cultural Heritage – Folk costumes

Slovenia year 2006/2016 stamps Slovenian Cultural Heritage – Folk costumes MNH set

In Slovenia, the series dedicated to Slovenian Cultural Heritage – Folk Costumes (often titled Ljudske noše) is a long-running annual philatelic tradition by Pošta Slovenije. Each year, the stamps highlight the unique traditional attire of a specific region.

For the years 2006 and 2016, the series focused on the following regions:

2006: Costumes from the Savinja Valley (Zgornja Savinjska dolina)

Released on January 20, 2006, this set depicts the festive attire of the Upper Savinja Valley.

• Design: The stamps feature a man and a woman in traditional Sunday dress. The men’s costume typically includes a “lajbič” (vest) and a wide-brimmed hat, while the women’s costume is noted for its distinctive headgear and colorful apron.
• Denomination: The set usually consists of two stamps (often with nominal values “A” and “B” or specific Euro amounts).
• Key Details:
  • Catalog No: Scott #653–654; Michel #571–572.
  • Designer: Svetlana Jakimovska Rodič.

2016: Costumes from the Pesnica and Ščavnica Valleys

Released on January 29, 2016, this issue focuses on the northeastern part of Slovenia (Styria/Štajerska region).

• Design: These costumes represent the rural population living along the Pesnica and Ščavnica rivers. The women’s costume is characterized by a “čepica” (a type of cap) and specific embroidery patterns, reflecting Pannonian influences.
• Denomination: Two stamps (Values: B and C).
• Key Details:
  • Catalog No: Scott #1157–1158; Michel #1094–1095.
  • Designer: Svetlana Jakimovska Rodič.

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