A week ago I've received this official postcard from Singapore. Nothing special so far. But at a close look I discovered that the building is from Japan (Kyoto) and the publisher (LAVERTON) is from China. The washi tape used for decoration bears french words "c'est délicieux" & "à bientôt". International!
The card came with 2 beautiful stamps (2103) from Singapore vanishing trades.
The 30c shows a Songkok maker. They came predominantly from Sumatra or of Sumatran descent. Songkok is a traditional Muslim head gear worn when attending prayers at the mosque or at religious events and festive celebrations.
The 20c shows a lantern maker. They painted famous legendary figures over oiled paper stretched over interwoven ribs of delicate bamboo.
Thank YOU, Kit !
Country: Difficult to say... Japan (place), China (publisher) and Singapore (stamps)
Description: Painted view of a Kyoto pagoda
Publisher: LAVERTON (China)
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