On 3rd September, 2015 sees the first joint issue between Åland Post and Swiss Post was issued. The two stamps issued by both posts present glittering silver jewellery embellishing the traditional folk dresses of the two countries
The Åland shawl buckleis a so-called woggle in silver designed by Åland silversmith Viking Sundberg on the basis of older finds in Åland. The woggle is used to fastening the shawl and it is used with all Åland female folk dresses. The first Åland folk dresses appeared in 1908 and all 16 Åland municipalities have their own folk dress today.
Thank you Ella.