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Largest envelope mosaic (flag)
A 242.72 m² flag of Bangladesh made entirely of envelopes, created for the golden jubilee of independence.
Record holderSymon Imran Hyder & Agroho
Date achieved24 July 2021
Official statement
Artist Symon Imran Hyder and the organisation Agroho assembled a 242.726 m² mosaic of the national flag from envelopes in Dhaka on 24 July 2021, dedicated to the people of Bangladesh on the 50th anniversary of independence.
Criteria met
- 01Mosaic made only of envelopes
- 02Area measured by a surveyor
- 03Image must be clearly recognisable
Evidence on file
- Exhibit ADhaka
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