Slovenia year 2010 National Costume postage stamps
Slovenia issued a stamp in 2010 dedicated to a specific regional traditional attire as part of its ongoing series on folk costumes.
The stamp issue was:
1. Traditional Costume – Prekmurje
- Theme: People’s Costumes – Prekmurje (a region in northeastern Slovenia).
- Issue Date: January 29, 2010.
- Motif: The stamp features a representation of a festive Prekmurje traditional costume (ljudska noša), likely depicting a couple in holiday attire.
- Historical Context: The design was based on an illustration from the 1891 book Die österreichisch-ungarische Monarchie in Wort und Bild, but the colors were adapted to reflect historical sources for the stamp.
- Format: The stamp was issued in a sheetlet format, often containing 16 stamps.
2. Related Folklore Stamp (Carnival Costumes)
While not strictly a “national costume” in the sense of everyday or festive regional dress, Slovenia also issued a stamp in the same year covering traditional folk attire for Carnival:
- Theme: Carnival Costumes – Pustnaki Mozirje (a type of traditional mask/costume from Mozirje).
- Issue Date: January 29, 2010.
- Motif: This stamp features a specific traditional carnival mask/costume (pustnaki) used in the Mozirje area.
- Format: Issued in a sheetlet format, often containing 16 stamps.
The main National Costume stamp in 2010 focused on the attire of the Prekmurje region.
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