With the rapid modernisation and economic development of Singapore, many of the trades that were once common sight in Singapore are now vanishing, had vanished or had taken on a different concept.

This set of 10 nostalgic stamps features some of these vanishing trades such as the clog maker, the backlane barber and the snake charmer. Beautifully illustrated, the stamps capture important parts of Singapore's heritage, giving the younger generation a glimpse of our past customs and lifestyles.