Who's that girl?

Masquerade masks are a very popular costume accessory worn for festivals such as Mardi Gras celebrations and Carnivals.

Made popular in Italy during the 16th century, masquerade masks are made from varied forms of medium and embellishments.

Venetian masks are the most popular handpainted variety, but the abundance of mask designs makes for an entire world of make believe play.

Commonly worn to conceal the identity of the wearer, masks were once considered the safe way to flirt inconspicuously at a social event.