Sri Lanka 10c Definitive - Tea Plucker

Sri Lanka · 1972 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a detailed depiction of a woman plucking tea leaves, a vital part of Sri Lanka's economy and culture. The design highlights the labor-intensive process of tea harvesting against a backdrop of the island's lush plantations. It was part of a long-running definitive series showcasing the nation's industries and resources.

Issued shortly after the country changed its name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka in May 1972, this stamp represents the new republic's identity and its reliance on the historic tea industry.