Armenia 2022 - Carpet Stamp- Embroidery Unusual stamp

*Armenia 2022 - Carpet Stamp- Embroidery unusual stamp*

*DESCRIPTION*

On December 19th, 2022, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Armenian carpets” has been put into circulation.

_The *First Embroidered Armenian Postage Stamp* with the nominal value of 3000 AMD depicts a part of the pattern used in "Khndzoresk" carpets._

_The postage stamp has a unique format as it is fully embroidered and has a self-adhesive backing. The embroidery edge mimics postage stamp perforation._ 

_The type of "Khndzoresk" carpet belongs to a separate subgroup of dragon carpets. "Khndzoresk" carpet is characterized by an ornament symbolizing eternity (swastika, star, etc.) and eight stylized images of a dragon framing it. This type of a carpet is typical for the carpet-making centers of Artsakh and Syunik._

_*Date of issue: December 19, 2022*_

_*Designer: Teryan Cultural Center*_

*_Manufacturer: Hämmerle & Vogel, Austria*_

*_Size: 40,0 x 58,0 mm*_

_*Print run: 5 000 pcs only, strictly to be sold in Armenia Only*_