NOLA Imports Mardi Gras Supplies, "Mardi Gras Wreath": August 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009

Red & Gold Masquerade Flame Mardi Gras Mask

Red & Gold Masquerade Flame Mardi Gras Mask

One elegant paper mache mask. This masquerade mask is hand painted in beautiful shades of red gold with black trim around the eyes. This mardi gras masks has black satin ribbon ties attached for easy wearing or hanging.

El Medico Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask

El Medico Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask Black, Red & Blue

One unique masquerade mask. This masquerade mask captures antique elegance.The masquerade mask is hand painted with gold patterns as well as a collage of musical notes. This full face masquerade mask has a unique shape protruding from the bottom of the nose to the chin.

Blue Paper Mache Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask

Blue Paper Mache Masquerade Jester Mardi Gras Mask

This Masquerade mask is hand painted in beautiful shades of blue. The jester hat is adorned with bells. This mardi gras masks has black satin ribbon ties attached for easy wearing or hanging.

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Beautiful Purple Green & Gold Casanova Long Nose Venetian Mask

Elegant venetian Mardi Gras mask.This Mardi Gras mask features purple, green & gold hand painted details. The Mardi Gras masks is bordered by gold patterns which adds texture to the Mardi Gras mask. Musical notes on gold paper decorate the top of these Mardi Gras mask. Ribbon ties are for wearing or fixing to your arrangements.

When did Mardi Gras originate?

Mardi Gras came to or was introduced to New Orleans by the French explorer Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville in 1699. However, Mardi Gras was a major holiday in Paris which was celebrated since the Middle Ages. Iberville sailed into the Gulf of Mexico and on March 3 of 1699, he set up camp on the west bank of the Mississippi river about 60 miles south of New Orleans. Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France at this time and to honor this important day, Sieur d'Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras.

Throughout the years, Orleanians have added to the celebration by establishing krewes (organizations) which host parades and balls...

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