Thematic : Umbrellas On Stamps.

An agency for Burundi issued a sheet of four stamps featuring paintings by Henri de Toulouse-Lutrec (1864-1901) in 2013. One of them shows a detail of the "Lady with an Umbrella". The whole painting shows why it has that name; it can be seen in the L'oeuvre Museum.

Beautiful works of art often decorate Japanese stamps for the International Letter-Writing Week. In 2012 "The Snowstorm" by Ito Shinsui (Hajime) was chosen - and just because they are so lovely, another one I found.

In a festival parade in Ghana, the yam festival, a chief and a person of high rank are carried in a colorfully decorated palanquin and are high-lighted by large umbrellas. 1988

A Chief dancing in the festival of Odwira in Ghana. He is accompanied by a special umbrella carrier. I wonder what those grand umbrellas weigh! stamp of 1988, same set as the stamp above

The Sultan, mounted on a white horse is accompanied by his retinue. Airmail, avion, stamp of 1928 (plane in top of the frame), and part of an old postcard with a similar scene. At that time Morocco was under French rule.

The Maharaja after the Battle of Colachel against the Dutch in the first half of the 18th century; he accepts the surrender of the Dutch commander. The 9th battalion of the Madras Regiment is commemorated. (Note Dutch battleship in the background.)

Thailand Royal Barge with ceremonial Parasols. (Royal Insignia Bearers)
60 Oarsmen 2 Tillers.
Sc#2001 Year 2001
Click to enlarge.

Sc#1776 1997

Note the date in upper LEFT corner, in Buddhist Era
Subtract 542 years from the number
First sheet =2539 = 1997 Christian era
Second sheet 2540 = 1998 Christian era (issue 16th Oct 1998)

Large ceremonial umbrellas at the Temple during celebrations in the Laotian world heritage city of LuangPrabang are colorful and appear tiered, and at the market one can purchase beautiful smaller ones for everyday use. 2010.

Hi Rod, Interesting to see the ceremonial barges, very similar to those on page 2. It must be wonderful to see one of them glide by. K.

The royal processional barges of Asia are sometimes very large and magnificently decorated. The one pictured on the stamp is a small model, made of carved ivory and it carries an umbrella; 1985. I wonder how long it takes to make something like this.

Kris,
Thailand can be an enigma, sometimes utterly frustrating, other times, it grabs you by the heart and turns you inside out.

The Chao Phraya river, has to be felt, to be understood, and to see the barges and the oarsmen, utterly mesmerising.
I used to take the river taxis daily, yet rose coloured glasses, dims the reality, as a white skinned Englishman, in dripping wet shirt from the humidity, one looks like a dog's breakfast within minutes of leaving home, I don't miss that.

In ancient VietNam even the royal mount was accompanied by an umbrella carrier. Stamp of 1999, one in the set of four on the 2nd Le Dynasty. That looks like a snake hanging in the saddle strap.

Hi Rod, Interesting to hear about your Thai experiences. K.

Grenada issued a souvenir sheet with iris and monarchs calling attention to protecting the environment. A Care Bear with an umbrella accents the picture. 1992

The Royal Academy of Arts celebrated its 250th birthday last year with a set of stamps designed by contemporary artists. One of them is by Yinka Shonibare who drew a crowd of visitors in the rain, waiting to see an exhibit in the academy.

That is a great stamp / design ! Kris.