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My
masks not just for wearing but they also can be used as decorative
objects in your home décor. With their leafed finishes,
a mask adds an instant jolt of luxury to a space.
It
is possible to completely enclose your mask in a glassed frame
but I suggest other methods of display that still allow for access
when the occasion to wear arises. One of the most dramatic is
to place it in a display frame, these are silk-lined, shallow,
shadow-boxes that do not have a glass front.
The
mask is pinned to the lining and projects slightly past the edge
of the frame. It can be easily removed for wearing but appears
to be framed the rest of the time. This is particularly effective
in a more formal setting. Here are some pictures. A more playful
method of display is to drape the mask, by its strings, off of
a piece of furniture, mirror, sconce, or frame. This is a casual
way to draw attention to both your mask and the area where it
hangs. Some examples are here.
In
a similar vein, you can also simply rest the mask on a table or
propped up against something on an available surface. An inexpensive
table top plate holder can be used for a low display. Some of
my masks have a hanging loop on them that allows the masks to
hang directly on a wall. A loop can be added to any mask. Mask
stands can also be used and they allow the mask to "float"
in a position and manner like being worn. I am in the process
of finding an ironworker who can produce suitable stands. |