US Postal Service Releases Diwali Stamp After 10 Years, Prints 20 Mn Copies
The stamp is the second Diwali issue from USPS and features a rangoli by Houston artist Sangita Bhutada, who spent 10 days creating the design.
- On Wednesday, the USPS and India's Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra unveiled a new Diwali postage stamp at the Indian embassy in Washington, featuring an intricate rangoli design by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada.
- Bhutada, a native of India and longtime Houston-based resident, created the stamp's rangoli pattern, a vibrant floor design traditionally made from colored rice powder and chalk, believed to bring good luck.
- Bhutada spent about 10 days creating the design, stating: "I shared a dozen sketches with the USPS of which they selected four." Jennifer Arnold designed the stamp, with William Gicker serving as art director.
- "Our stamps allow us to weave together a tapestry that reflects the rich and multifaceted heritage of America," USPS Senior Vice President Shibani Gambhir said. The Postal Service has issued commemorative stamps celebrating world cultures since 1893.
- This release marks the second time the USPS has issued a postage stamp commemorating Diwali, following the first stamp honoring the festival in 2016. Twenty million stamps have been printed.
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Times of IndiaUS Postal Service releases Diwali stamp after 10 years, prints 20 mn copies
The US Postal Service has unveiled a new Diwali commemorative stamp featuring an intricate rangoli design by Houston-based Indian artist Sangita Bhutada. Unveiled at the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, the stamp marks the second USPS Diwali edition after the first was released in 2016. USPS Senior Vice President Shibani Gambhir said 20 million stamps have been printed.
US Postal Service unveils Diwali-themed postage stamp
Washington: The US Postal Service (USPS) has released a postage stamp commemorating Diwali, featuring an intricate rangoli pattern created by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada. India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra, USPS Senior Vice President Shibani Gambhir and Bhutada unveiled the stamp at a function at the Indian embassy here on Wednesday evening. … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainme…
The US Postal Service has issued a new stamp honoring Indian art and culture for the auspicious festival of Diwali. The stamp features an Indian rangoli motif. Previously, in 2016, the USPS issued a similar stamp.
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