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History
As with Mardi Gras, it's history entails deep cultural roots even an amount of scandal within various countries as well as New Orleans. Of course, the history regarding Mardi Gras masks goes way back to the 1800s. Mardi Gras, literally "Fat Tuesday" in French, was initially a celebration in France. The original masks were rather ordinary in design and often had decoration for performance in theaters. Masks came in numerous styles and manufactured from several materials such as feathers, paints, rhinestones along with fabric remnants.
Mardi Gras Masks
Upon arrival in New Orleans, it's proper etiquette to wear a face mask. Masks are typical for the many get-togethers of festivals carried out within the two-week festival. Parades, games, fancy dress costumes and beads are usually an important part of the Mardi Gras carnival celebration. Masks created from silk, leather, canine, jeweled, and simple designs are the order of the day. An example is a "Carnival Drama Mask" for those who love theater, drama, weeping, or action in all its varieties.
Venetian Carnival Masks
Teach children masks of other countries, by learning about the yearly Carnival in Venice, Italia. Each February, Venetians have a huge and sophisticated celebration, similar to Mardi Gras. Venetian masks feature prominently in the film "Eyes Extensive Shut." They have parades using revelers dressed in bright, vibrant costumes, painted hides and headdresses. Venetian costume masks have always been the main history and culture throughout Venice. As of 2011, hand-crafted costume masks are available throughout the city, but these masks are mostly similar to cookie-cutter replicas of inferior versions produced by toy manufacturers. Venetian circus masks were actually made of papier-mâché, but these days they come in leather as well.
Animal Masks
Many children adore animals and carnivals. Both of these concepts suggest a circus-style theme. Cat masks are always eccentrically decorated with different things like fur, feathers, jewels, gold, gold and crystals. Hours upon hours are invested in decorating the masks with the finest supplies: rare feathers, jewels and man-made fiber. The magnetic fascination of masks reaches its peak among children. Paper facemasks are tremendously preferred among kids. Often, children prefer to make their own masks; this hands-on labor stimulates their imagination. Use paper plates as a base to the masks or find full-face masks made of bright plastic from an art store. Felt, foam and pipe cleaners make durable ears, noses and whiskers. When finished, kids can march in the celebration while they act like their particular animals.
Miscellaneous
Using the masks is fun, but the true enjoyment comes in gathering them through game play and competition. Various brightly-colored masks can be prizes won in small games, while challenging throughout a carnival celebration. Carnival game masks are earned through spirited play involving games that require luck, athletics and knowledge. The winning prize may be a plastic golden mask. This type of facemask comes in various eye-catching shapes and designs and, when placed, covers the face, allowing for concealment and mystery.