Flags and Stamps is the beautifully curated blog of Indian vexillologist/philatelist Sekhar Chakrabarti. The scope of flag stamps covered is wide-ranging, though Chakrabarti has a special interest in the appearances of the Indian flag on stamps. He is author of The Indian National Flag Unfurled through Philately published by Niyogi Books. Here are some examples from… Continue reading Flags and Stamps
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The Most Vexillologically-Sophisticated DJ?
Thanks to Neil Mussett who enthusiastically pointed us to this flag-loving electronic music DJ: Bassnectar (aka Lorin Ashton). His logo is the "Bassdrop": From The Bassdrop Explained: “My dear friend who created the word “bassnectar” helped me create the logo. We searched through books of images and icons, and found something similar to the first original… Continue reading The Most Vexillologically-Sophisticated DJ?
Miscellany (from VexTab #52)
from Vexilloid Tabloid #52 Portland Flag Miscellany Items about the Portland city flag.
Washington Redux
by Michael Orelove, from Vexilloid Tabloid #52 A final thought about George Washington facing left or right (see VexTab #48 & VexTab #51): Chris Bedwell sent me images of a home-made Washington State flag with George facing both ways. (Thanks, Chris.) The images had me look at the money in my wallet. A quiz for… Continue reading Washington Redux
US State Flag People Puzzle
from Vexilloid Tabloid #52
Roundup (from VexTab #52)
From Vexilloid Tabloid #52 Note: “Roundup” — of flag related items sent to the editor — is a regular feature in The Vexilloid Tabloid. Finally, coming up this year are two major vexillological events. PFA members will attend both!
Flutterings (from VexTab #52)
from Vexilloid Tabloid #52 Note: "Flutterings" — notes from the editor on our last meeting — is a regular feature in The Vexilloid Tabloid. May Flutterings You Need to Know In our May meeting, hosted by John Schilke, 18 PFA members and guests enjoyed a lively 3-hour evening of flags and other wide-ranging topics. As the host,… Continue reading Flutterings (from VexTab #52)
A New Flag for Fiji—A Work in Progress
by Ted Kaye, in Vexilloid Tabloid #52 In February, Fiji’s recently-elected prime minister announced that the country would change the flag to remove the colonial symbols it had borne since its adoption at independence in 1970. Aiming to raise a new flag on independence day, 10 October 2015, he set an ambitious schedule: A flag-design contest… Continue reading A New Flag for Fiji—A Work in Progress
Vexilloid Tabloid #52
The Vexilloid Tabloid #52 (June 2015) is here! The issue features: A New Flag for Fiji—A Work in Progress (Ted Kaye) US State Flag People: A Quiz (Scott Mainwaring) Oregon Flag Registry Update Washington Redux (Michael Orelove) And as always you'll find Flags in the News (news stories featuring flags), Flutterings (highlights from the last PFA meeting), and Portland Flag Miscellany… Continue reading Vexilloid Tabloid #52
UK School Childrens’ Flags Fly
Last March we introduced Jonathan Parsons' Parliament Flag Project, a nation-wide design contest for young Britons aged 7 to 11. This month 80 of the winning flags have been flying at Parliament Square in London, and they look great. Here are some photos (by Jessica Taylor for the UK Parliament). For more photos, search Twitter for… Continue reading UK School Childrens’ Flags Fly
Portland Flag Association 