Finland 1973 Girl from Heinävesi in Traditional Costume

Finland · 1973 · 0.60 FIM

This Finnish stamp from 1973 depicts a young woman from Heinävesi, a municipality in North Karelia, wearing a traditional 19th-century Savo folk costume. The design, created by Paavo Huovinen, highlights Finland's rich cultural heritage and regional attire.

Issued as part of a series showcasing Finnish traditional costumes, this stamp reflects a national effort to preserve and celebrate regional cultural identities during the 20th century.