Bardo: Worked stucco. For the benefit of the army's social works
Commemorative postage stamp from Tunisia issued in 1952. It was created for the benefit of the army's social works.
This stamp is part of a larger series including other Tunisian architectural motifs, such as decorations of the Great Mosque of Kairouan.
“Worked stucco” designates a
high-end decorative coating based on lime, marble powder and pigments, shaped (worked) to imitate stone or marble with a shiny (iron) appearance. Applied in multiple coats, it is durable, moisture resistant and used for luxury interior/exterior finishes