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Traditional Masks

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The art of mask making and use has been diminishing over the years. During the inktober challenge 2018 i drew 31 masks from India and around the world to showcase the dying tradition of mask making. The medium used were color pens, brush pen on postcards available at the postal service in India. Several organizations today are selling masks made by authentic artisans for collectors, also as home decor. So here is my little tribute to these two vanishing traditions and lovely pieces of art.

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    Annada Menon

    Annada Menon

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    Hey, I am an Illustrator from India. The themes I work on the most is nature, social issues and random things too. Please do explore my work on instagram. I am also on patreon, so head over there to support my work. Thanks!

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    Annada Menon

    Annada Menon

    Author, Community member

    Hey, I am an Illustrator from India. The themes I work on the most is nature, social issues and random things too. Please do explore my work on instagram. I am also on patreon, so head over there to support my work. Thanks!

    Aelita Senvaitytė

    Aelita Senvaitytė

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    My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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    Aelita Senvaitytė

    Aelita Senvaitytė

    BoredPanda staff

    My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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