Hong Kong Qipao 旗袍 stamp set MNH 2017

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Qipao, a traditional Chinese dress for women that first came into vogue in the 1920s, accentuates the gracefulness of the feminine physique with its oriental charm. To review the evolution of the qipao which has spanned almost a century, Hongkong Post issues a set of stamps on the theme of “Qipao”. This set of six stamps, together with the stamp sheetlets, exhibits the special characteristics of the qipao dresses from different decades. Illustrations on the stamps are the works of students studying for the Higher Diploma in Visual Arts and Culture at the Hong Kong Design Institute. The stamp sheetlets are embedded with the first-ever qipao-shaped stamps.
.70 ─ Qipao in the 1920s
inherited the wide and straight cut of long gowns of the Qing dynasty. The hemline fell between the calf and the ankle while the sleeves reached either the wrist or the elbow.
.20 ─ Qipao in the 1930s
became the most popular daily attire among women. The qipao at that time mostly adopted a slim and slender cut, with higher slits on both sides to allow easier movements.
.90 ─ Qipao in the 1940s
had its hemline raised to the calf and the collar lowered. The dresses were made of plainer fabrics with few embellishments. Summer qipao dresses were largely sleeveless.
.10 – Qipao in the 1950s
was characterised by a slender cut, an indented hem and a higher collar. The qipao became the most elegant and decent dress for women for going out and the mainstream work attire for office ladies.
.70 – Qipao in the 1960s
bore a similar style to that of the 1950s: shortened length, a slim waistline, a body-hugging fit and a narrow hemline to create an hourglass figure.
– Qipao in the 1970s
gradually fell from grace as western outfits won hearts. Nevertheless, the qipao continued to be worn as a ceremonial dress and thus became the attire for special occasions.
Abbreviation
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DCP -
Digital Color Postmark
FDC -
First Day Cover
horz
- horizontal
imperf -
imperforated
MNH
- Mint Never Hinged
NDC
- No Die Cut
NMS
- Non Machineable
Surcharge
PNC
- Plate Number Coil
vert
- vertical
WAG
- water activated gum
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