Tea Service Set

Tea Service Set

Year
1965
Face Value
3
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
crafts

Catalogs References

Michel
MR 257
Yvert & Tellier
MR 197
Stanley Gibbons
MR 218

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Pierre Béquet
Printers
Imprimerie Des Timbres-Poste, Paris
Issued in 1965 as part of Mauritania's Arts and Crafts series, this stamp commemorates a traditional tea service set, an essential element of social and cultural life in Mauritania. The preparation and sharing of tea have long been important customs in Mauritanian society, symbolizing hospitality, friendship, and community. Decorative tea cups and serving accessories often reflect local artistic traditions and craftsmanship.

By featuring a tea service set, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania celebrated one of the country's most cherished social traditions. The issue highlighted the cultural significance of hospitality and communal gathering while recognizing the importance of traditional crafts in preserving Mauritania's cultural identity and way of life.