Khomsa Necklace (Traditional Mediterranean Jewelry)

Issued as part of the Euromed Postal series, this circular stamp highlights the “Khomsa Necklace”, a masterpiece of Tunisian goldsmithing. The illustration presents a set of red and gold beads adorned with the hand of Fatma (Khomsa), an ancestral symbol of protection and luck shared across the Mediterranean basin. This stamp celebrates the heritage of jewelry craftsmanship, the know-how of Tunisian master craftsmen and the deep cultural identity that links Tunisia to its Mediterranean roots through millennia-old ornamental objects.