Aruba 2012 - Caribbean Dresses

Caribbean Dresses Stamps
Date of Issued: 21 June 2012

Caribbean island women used to wear brightly colored skirts and elaborately folded head wraps. Both sexes were also seen in "madras," a type of plaid-like print in vibrant colors.
The Caribbean is very warm, so light fabrics such as linen and cotton are quite common. If long pants, dresses or skirts are worn, they are often crafted from these airy materials. Light colors are preferred, as very dark hues can be a magnet for heat from the sun.
Warm, tropical weather and ethnic influences shape the Caribbean wardrobe.

This set of stamps was created applying the Hari-e (Japanese Paper art) technique.
175c: Dancing with the Ocean
200c: Dancing with the sky
200c: Dancing the moon
250c: Dancing with sunset