Ukrposhta releases Kharkiv and Crimean embroidery stamps for Vyshyvanka Day
On Vyshyvanka Day, Ukrposhta (Ukraine’s National Post) unveiled new stamps showcasing traditional embroidery patterns from Kharkiv Oblast and Crimea, the company's CEO, Ihor Smilyansky, reported on Telegram on May 16.
"A few years ago, Ukrposhta started a series featuring regional embroidery on stamps,” Smilyansky wrote. “Today, we're continuing this series with two very special stamps: one featuring embroidery from Kharkiv and the other showcasing Crimean Tatar embroidery."
The stamps are now available for purchase online and at Ukrposhta post offices, with a total print run of 800,000 units.
"We based these designs on traditional embroidery samples from the National Museum of Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art,” Smilyansky added. “Each detail adheres to the precise techniques of local artisans."
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While the company cannot currently hold an event in Crimea, Smilyansky hinted at recent activities in the area, mentioning drone operations near Bakhchysarai.
A ceremonial event dedicated to the Kharkiv embroidery stamp will be held in the heroic city of Kharkiv tomorrow, he confirmed.
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Ukrposhta had planned to release a stamp featuring Kharkiv embroidery before the Russian offensive in the region, Smilyansky mentioned earlier.
Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of May. In 2024, it will be celebrated on May 16.
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