Buying a Mardi Gras Mask
When dressing up for Mardi Gras the selection of a Mardi Gras Mask is an integral part of your outfit You can choose from traditional Jester Mardi Gras Masks or something more ornate with feathers and sequins. They are no rules for what type of mask to wear other than to have fun. Instead of a traditional Mardi Gras mask you can opt for non-traditional Mardi Gras masks such as a Horror or clown Mask.
When choosing a Mardi Gras mask you can select a full face mask or a half mask. Make sure you choose a Mardi Gras mask that will be comfortable for you. The ornate masks are exquisite but tend to be a bit delicate. You could certainly make your own Mardi Gras Mask, but there are hundreds of unique pre-made Mardi Gras masks to choose from.
Feather Mardi Gras Masks
There a number of feather masks for Mardi Gras that are quite beautiful. These masks combine vividly colored feathers with usually a sequined half mask. There's the Pink Feather Mask a lovely the blue, yellow and purple feather Mardi Gras Mask both new for 2008. If you like the look of a feather Mardi Gras mask but would prefer a more minimal use of feathers then you may like the Black and Gold Lace Mardi Gras Mask which combines feather and lace.
Venetian Mardi Gras Masks
The Venetian Mardi Gras style mask originates from century old traditions of Venice Italy. The Venetian Mardi Gras Mask sometimes reflect the theater style of Commedia dell'Arte (The Comedy of Artists). Many of the plot lines were written with a theme of
adultery, jealousy, old age, and love. The Venetian masks were often worn in the Carnival of Venice. Venetian masks have a long history of protecting their wearer's identity during promiscuous or decadent activities. The Bauta mask covers the whole face, with a stubborn chin line, without a mouth,and gilding. The Columbino is a half-mask with gold and silver stripes and jeweled eyes that attaches to a stick, Other Venetian masks include large hooked noses, black and white checkered diamonds called a Harlequin pattern, and bright red, pursed lips. Butterfly or Animal Mardi Gras Masks
One of the popular Mardi Gras Masks themes is the use of Butterfly influenced masks that are shaped like butterfly wings. These masks often cover the entire face with intricate lace and sequins. There are some smaller Mardi Gras masks like the Golden Butterfly which is half mask with an attached butterfly replica.
Another favorite is animal styled masked like the Domino Venetian Cat Mask or the White Glitter Cat mask.
There are some other animal inspired costumes masks like the Wolf Mask and Teeth set and the White Bunny Kit that are bit different the typical Mardi Gras mask.
Jester Mardi Gras Masks and Jester Costumes
The Mardi Gras jester is the toast of any Mardi Gras celebration. The jester usually gets all the attention acting like a fool. In addition to the Jester Masks there are Jester Mardi Gras Costumes 
which combine the jester style Mardi Gras mask with a full body jester costume. Pirate Masks for Mardi Gras
Another favorite mask for Mardi Gras are the Pirate style Mardi Gras masks like the Lady's Flower Pirate mask or the Pirate Mask with Bandanna. Many of the Pirate masks have attached hats to complete the Pirate look.
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Mardi Gras Mask Fun Facts
Fun facts about the holiday of Mardi Gras and the wearing of masks. Facts pulled from Wikipedia.
- Mardi Gras is one of the exceptions to the Louisiana law against wearing hoods and masks in public, the other two being Halloween and religious beliefs.
- Other cities as well hold Mardi Gras parades, including Thibodeaux, where five parades attract an estimated 20,000 spectators each, Lake Charles, Shreveport, La Place, Minden, Springhill, Natchitoches, Monroe, Columbia, Kaplan and Bogalusa
- The first Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans were held on March 3, 1699.
- Galveston, Texas is home to the largest Mardi Gras festival in Texas. The island tradition began in 1867, and includes night parades, masked balls and exquisite costumes.
- In 1875 Mardi Gras was declared a legal holiday by the state of Louisiana.
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