Jordanian Handicrafts
الأعمال الحرفية في الأردن
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Jordan Post issued this commemorative set of five stamps and one souvenir sheet on December 21, 2015, to celebrate the rich tradition of Jordanian handicrafts. The set showcases various traditional crafts that have been practiced in Jordan for centuries, reflecting the country's cultural heritage and artisanal skills. The stamps feature a decorated ceramic pot with traditional geometric patterns, ornate Bedouin jewelry with silver coins and intricate metalwork, an embroidered wooden box displaying traditional needlework, decorative bottles with painted designs, and the distinctive Jordanian craft of colored sand art bottles. The souvenir sheet presents a collection of sand art bottles, highlighting this unique Jordanian specialty where artisans create intricate patterns using naturally colored sand from different regions. These handicrafts represent not only artistic expression but also economic activities that support local communities, particularly in rural areas and tourist destinations like Petra and Wadi Rum. The issue demonstrates Jordan Post's commitment to preserving and promoting the kingdom's cultural identity through philatelic art.
أصدر البريد الأردني هذه المجموعة التذكارية المكونة من خمسة طوابع وبطاقة تذكارية واحدة في 21 ديسمبر 2015، للاحتفال بالتراث الغني للأعمال الحرفية الأردنية. تعرض المجموعة مختلف الحرف التقليدية التي مورست في الأردن لقرون عديدة، مما يعكس التراث الثقافي والمهارات الحرفية للمملكة. تظهر الطوابع إناءً خزفياً مزخرفاً بأنماط هندسية تقليدية، ومجوهرات بدوية مزخرفة بعملات فضية وأعمال معدنية معقدة، وصندوقاً خشبياً مطرزاً يعرض أعمال التطريز التقليدية، وزجاجات مزخرفة بتصاميم مرسومة، وحرفة الرمل الملون المميزة الأردنية في الزجاجات. تعرض البطاقة التذكارية مجموعة من زجاجات فن الرمل، مسلطة الضوء على هذا التخصص الأردني الفريد حيث يبدع الحرفيون أنماطاً معقدة باستخدام الرمل الملون طبيعياً من مناطق مختلفة.
| JS#: | P2015-09.01 |
| SG#: | 2555 |
| SC#: | 2238 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 (with one 7-point-star-shaped hole on each vertical side) |
| Issue Date: | 21-Dec-2015 |
| Description: |
A traditional Jordanian ceramic pot with terracotta coloring, featuring geometric spiral patterns and decorative bands typical of regional pottery craftsmanship. |
| JS#: | P2015-09.02 |
| SG#: | 2556 |
| SC#: | 2239 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 (with one 7-point-star-shaped hole on each vertical side) |
| Issue Date: | 21-Dec-2015 |
| Description: |
An ornate piece of traditional Bedouin jewelry displaying intricate silver metalwork, decorative coins, and elaborate chain patterns characteristic of nomadic craftwork. |
| JS#: | P2015-09.03 |
| SG#: | 2553 |
| SC#: | 2240 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 (with one 7-point-star-shaped hole on each vertical side) |
| Issue Date: | 21-Dec-2015 |
| Description: |
A wooden storage box with traditional Jordanian embroidery featuring geometric red and yellow patterns on fabric, showcasing the kingdom's needlework heritage. |
| JS#: | P2015-09.04 |
| SG#: | 2552 |
| SC#: | 2241 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 (with one 7-point-star-shaped hole on each vertical side) |
| Issue Date: | 21-Dec-2015 |
| Description: |
Three decorative glass bottles painted in blue and orange with traditional Jordanian motifs and patterns, representing the country's glass decoration artistry. |
| JS#: | P2015-09.05 |
| SG#: | 2554 |
| SC#: | 2242 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 (with one 7-point-star-shaped hole on each vertical side) |
| Issue Date: | 21-Dec-2015 |
| Description: |
Traditional Jordanian sand art bottles containing layered colored sand in geometric patterns, demonstrating the unique craft of desert sand artisanship. |
| JS#: | P2015-09.SS |
| SG#: | MS2557 |
| SC#: | 2243 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 21-Dec-2015 |
| Description: |
A collection of Jordanian sand art bottles filled with naturally colored sand in various patterns, highlighting the distinctive craft of creating artistic designs with desert sand. |