{"product_id":"ukrainian-homestead-stamp-block","title":"Ukrainian Homestead – Folk Art Stamp Block","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the charm of traditional Ukrainian village life with the official 2012 Ukrposhta “Ukrainian Homestead” collectible stamp block. Illustrated by renowned Ukrainian artist Kost Lavro, this colorful postage issue captures the warmth, humor, and character of a Ukrainian rural courtyard through five beautifully illustrated animal stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in Ukrainian as “Українське подвір’я” (Ukrainske Podviria), the series celebrates the animals, plants, and everyday surroundings traditionally found around a Ukrainian village home. Lavro’s distinctive folk-inspired illustrations give each character a playful, storybook personality, making this stamp block especially appealing to collectors of Ukrainian folk art, traditional culture, and vintage Ukrposhta stamps.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 5 Stamps Feature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRabbit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeese\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKost Lavro is one of Ukraine’s best-known illustrators. His artwork has appeared in international children’s-book exhibitions in Bologna and Bratislava, and his recognizable style combines Ukrainian folk-art traditions with playful contemporary illustration. Ukrposhta chose his artwork for the Ukrainian Homestead series, depicting village animals almost like characters from an animated Ukrainian folk tale.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial Ukrposhta collectible stamp block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 original Ukrainian postage stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Ukrainian Homestead \/ Українське подвір’я\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamps: Rooster, Rabbit, Horse, Goat, Geese\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamp catalogue numbers: 1227–1231\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssue date: August 18, 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Kost Lavro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal print run: 132,000 blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheme: Ukrainian village life, flora and fauna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and unused collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Ukrainian postage issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian postage stamp collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Ukrainian folk art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrposhta collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian culture and heritage enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal and illustrated stamp collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian diaspora gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolk-art and children’s illustration collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique gifts from Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ukrainian Homestead stamp block is a cheerful piece of Ukrainian philatelic art that captures the character of traditional rural life. With its charming animals and unmistakable Kost Lavro illustrations, it is both a collectible postage issue and a miniature celebration of Ukrainian cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e100% authentic Ukrposhta collectible. Fast shipping from our Canadian warehouse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gifts From Ukraine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004258435305,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1904\/9193\/files\/ukrainian-homestead-stamp-block-2012.jpg?v=1789414045","url":"https:\/\/giftsfromukraine.com\/products\/ukrainian-homestead-stamp-block","provider":"Gifts From Ukraine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}