Date of Issue : 27 Oct 2022
Postmark : Kuala Lumpur
Denomination : 50 sen and RM1.30
Stamp Size : 30 mm x 40 mm
Paper : 103 gsm Phosphor Coated Stamp Paper
Printing Process : Lithography
A kebaya is an upper garment traditionally worn by women in Southeast Asia. It is an upper garment opened at the front traditionally made from lightweight fabrics such as brocade, cotton, gauze, lace, or voile, sometimes adorned with embroidery. This stamp issue by Pos Malaysia features some of the styles of kebaya – Kebaya Sulam (50 sen), also known as Kebaya Nyonya, Kebaya Biku or Kebaya Renda, is a kebaya style with simple scalloped embroidery along the borders; and Kebaya Pendek (RM1.30), a kebaya that reaches the hip and is recognisable through its distinct figure-hugging characteristic that is made to emphasise the silhouette of the body. Kebaya Labuh, on the other hand, is featured in the miniature sheet (click here for more details) of this stamp issue.
Note : Pos Malaysia previously issued a set of stamps in 2002 featuring specifically the Kebaya Nyonya – feel free to click this link to find out more on this past issue.