stylish facemasks

Desak Nyoman Parwati presents this stylish set of three plaid face masks in shades of sapphire, scarlet, and hunter green. Crafted from two layers of 100% cotton, the masks feature elastic ear loops for maximum comfort.

Note: Wash in hot water with detergent before using for the first time.

By Desak Nyoman Parwati, three double-layer face masks boast motifs related to meditation. The contoured trio includes a black mask with a stylized mandala, a yellow mask with a lotus blossom and omkara symbol, and a third mask in olive green with the symbol by itself. The root of all sounds, this one letter, om, is the emblem of the most high, and serves as a deeply significant and distinctly recognizable symbol for Hindu dharma.

The silk-screen print masks are all washable and reusable, and have loops to fit over the ears. In addition, the straps have an attached extension so they can also be tied comfortably around the head.

Hand-carved from sese wood, a man with a long face and a stylish hairdo is depicted in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu draws inspiration from God as he creates this beautiful decor accessory. A brass accent centers a star on the forehead. Given a clay rub, this mask features a rustic finish.

A stylized face gazes into the distance as though dreaming. Named Susu – "Saving" in the Ga language, this bold mask attests to Walter Kuma's carving skills.

Inspired by the noble elite warriors of the ancient Aztecs, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association handcraft a ceramic mask of a noble eagle warrior. The warrior's face is framed with the red and blue feathers that cascade down from the headdress shaped like a stylized eagle. The mask can be hung on a wall with the sueded leather cord loop attached to the top of the headdress.

Narrow as a needle, this exquisite mask reveals the eternal intrigue of West African aesthetics. Lustrous brass repoussé enhances the contours of natural sese wood. Daniel Nyadedzor carves an image from the Akan people of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. A smaller face sits atop the stylized visage, which Nyadedzor names Asom Dwoe, meaning "Peace" in the Akan language.