Bosnia year 2001 stamps National village costumes Complete set MNH ** The 2001 National Village Costumes set from Republika Srpska (the Serbian administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina) is highly regarded by topical collectors who focus on folk heritage, ethnography, and traditional attire. Philatelic catalogs generally list this release under the title “Regional Costumes” or “Folk Costumes” (Narodne nošnje). Stamp Details Issue Date: July 17, 2001 Theme: Traditional village dress worn by rural communities in historic regions of the Serb entity. The designs showcase intricate embroidery, layered geometric textiles, hand-woven belts (tkanica), and distinct regional headwear. Face Value: The stamps were issued with a face value of 1.00 KM (Konvertibilna Marka / Convertible Marka, denoted as “M” or “KM” on the stamp surface). Catalog Checklist Notes Michel Catalog: Look under the Bosnien-Herzegowina – Serbische Republik section for the year 2001. The set is positioned between the Spring 2001 Europa issue (Water theme) and the late 2001 sports/anniversary issues. Inscriptions: Like all stamps from this administration during this period, the text features the country name in dual alphabets: Република Српска in Cyrillic and Republika Srpska in Latin script. Formats: The set was made available in standard sheets as well as collectible First Day Covers (FDC) bearing a commemorative pictorial cancellation mark (often cancelled in regional hubs like Kozarska Dubica or Banja Luka).
