A band of people in masquerade masks can be a little intimidating at first, especially if you've seen some of the horror flicks that bring out the masquerade like a common ghost. Yes there is a rich and deep history in the masks that has spread throughout the world to create one of the oldest traditions still celebrated today.
Originally Renaissance Italy had embraced these masks in order to attend the masquerade balls of the time. Held only for nobility and the wealthy it was determined that the costuming could provide an air of freedom for the attendees. Under the protection of the mask your dance partner or those whom you flirted with were not obligated to share your class. This made it more fun and of course allowed for a greater expression of personal interest.
From that time the idea of the masquerade ball was highly thrilling to every culture from Europe to the early Colonial America. The balls were held to encourage socialization from every class, which horrified many of the elder individuals of the upper class. Today, the masquerade ball is still alive and well.
While once masquerade masks were made by those who specialized in the craft, the decrease in popularity has created a modern day specialists. These mask makers can generally be found as hobbyists that have fallen for the love of the mask rather than a profitable business.
Masquerade masks come in various forms, decorative features, and even sizes. For instance the half mask will effectively cover your eyes and a good portion of your nose but its coverage stops there leaving it potentially possible to identify you. A full mask provides great coverage and covers the entire front of the face. Often, it hangs down some.
You can get a mask that covers the back of the head by ordering a head mask. Of course, not everyone is comfortable with a mask strapped to their face. The stick mask is completely ineffective as an actual masquerade mask but it can do the job for a little while.
There are masquerade masks that are appropriate for everything from Mardi Gras to New Year's parties to your own personal shindig that offers your friends a chance to dress up and have a little anonymous fun. Any type of mask can be made just for you and special ordering will ensure that your mask is entirely and completely a one of a kind deal. - 30224
Originally Renaissance Italy had embraced these masks in order to attend the masquerade balls of the time. Held only for nobility and the wealthy it was determined that the costuming could provide an air of freedom for the attendees. Under the protection of the mask your dance partner or those whom you flirted with were not obligated to share your class. This made it more fun and of course allowed for a greater expression of personal interest.
From that time the idea of the masquerade ball was highly thrilling to every culture from Europe to the early Colonial America. The balls were held to encourage socialization from every class, which horrified many of the elder individuals of the upper class. Today, the masquerade ball is still alive and well.
While once masquerade masks were made by those who specialized in the craft, the decrease in popularity has created a modern day specialists. These mask makers can generally be found as hobbyists that have fallen for the love of the mask rather than a profitable business.
Masquerade masks come in various forms, decorative features, and even sizes. For instance the half mask will effectively cover your eyes and a good portion of your nose but its coverage stops there leaving it potentially possible to identify you. A full mask provides great coverage and covers the entire front of the face. Often, it hangs down some.
You can get a mask that covers the back of the head by ordering a head mask. Of course, not everyone is comfortable with a mask strapped to their face. The stick mask is completely ineffective as an actual masquerade mask but it can do the job for a little while.
There are masquerade masks that are appropriate for everything from Mardi Gras to New Year's parties to your own personal shindig that offers your friends a chance to dress up and have a little anonymous fun. Any type of mask can be made just for you and special ordering will ensure that your mask is entirely and completely a one of a kind deal. - 30224
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