As carnival celebrations are held ... marking 700 years since his death. “With feathers, lace or Swarovski crystals, Venetian masks this year are made to attract all eyes thanks to their ...

Venice's very existence inspires wonder, and during Carnival, this city of canals provides a fanciful backdrop for the festivities leading up to Lent. Costumes, and notably masks, have added to ...

Abita Springs fashion designer Keren Davis is bringing a twist to costumes and Carnival ... include masks worn as a headband or hat so they don’t cover the face; fascinators; feathered and ...

Amid a frenzy of fireworks and funk music they took over the streets, behind arresting masks, dressed in outsized, extravagantly patterned suits, gaudy tights and golden, purple and blue feathers.

On average, the artists produce 10 to 15 masks daily. Each mask is carefully adorned with real bird feathers, gemstones, and glitter. The process is both precise and intuitive, with each mask ...

Shkodër (Albania) (AFP) – As carnival celebrations are held across the globe, more than two dozen craftsmen in a quaint studio in northern Albania put the final touches on a series of elegant ...

A lion's share of the masks crafted this season were delivered across the Adriatic Sea to Venice, where this year's carnival was dedicated ... since his death. "With feathers, lace or Swarovski ...