Issued by Pos Indonesia for the INDONESIA 2012 World Stamp Championship, this souvenir sheet showcases the traditional art of Wayang Kulit (shadow puppetry), featuring six Rp 5.000 stamps representing the Pandawa Lima brothers alongside a distinct Rp 20.000 stamp depicting the Gunungan. What makes this sheet unique is its tactile production quality: printed by Cartor, the intricate Gunungan puppet on the main stamp is rendered with fine textured embossing to mimic the genuine, carved leather (leather-like) surface of authentic Indonesian shadow puppets. This blend of cultural storytelling and specialized physical printing techniques elevates the set into a standout display piece for philatelists celebrating UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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