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11 January 2026

xhosa

 

This stamp shows a Xhosa woman and traditional beadwork.  It could also be considered x-rated - at least in Canada and USA?!

6 comments:

Mail Adventures said...

I certainly wouldn't send this stamp to the USA!

My X are here. Maybe I cheated a bit :)

FinnBadger said...

Great stamp, which, as you point out, would not be issued in many countries of the world. My X is here: https://envelope100.blogspot.com/2026/01/its-still-xmas-peguins.html

Joy said...

X is one of the click sounds in their language. I used to know a lot about them as part of a social science course (a very long time ago) but the sound of their name is nearly all I can remember now!
My X is here

marina said...

What???? What happens if you send this to USA? Cah-razy!!! Beautiful stamp!

Lisa said...

It's not the beadwork Americans would be noticing, but it's impressive. We are too hung up on "nudity." Even nursing mothers are hassled, against laws protecting them.
Mine:
https://thisandthatablog.blogspot.com/2026/01/sunday-stamps-january-11-2026.html

viridian said...

I am running late today but I am here. My contribution:
https://viridianpostcard.blogspot.com/2026/01/sunday-stamps-letter-x.html