Mardi Gras Masks and Others
Mardi Gras Masks
Typical Mardi Gras Masks have a distinct look that includes feathers and some kind of covering for the eyes. Some of the masks in the album are not typical mardi gras masks, but with the evolution of a new generation sometimes you can see some strange things in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. The whole idea of Mardi Gras is a huge party prior to the start of Lenten on the church liturgical calendar. Most of the city of New Orleans welcomes anyone if they come and are ready to enjoy the festivities even if they don’t dress in typical Mardi Gras masks. The best Mardi Gras Masks are handmade and can for their simplicity in style still be extremely ornate and multi-colored. Some of the masks that you would see if you attended Mardi Gras have been passed down for generations and are probably worth as much in financial terms are they are in sentimental terms.
If you truly want to enter into the heart and meaning of Mardi Gras you will find instruction for making your own mardi gras masks and be filled with the true spirit of the party. You should be able to find all of the supplies you need at a local hobby store or even a fabric store. Looking online you should find specific instructions for Mardi Gras Masks or you could just look at pictures and use your own creativity to design something that reflects your personality.
