Add masked elegance to a costume piece or statement accessory with this ornate lady’s masquerade design. The face is framed by a dramatic mask, defined lashes and softly shaped lips, then crowned with layered petals, feathery plumes and curling scrollwork. Pink, magenta, purple and lavender stand out against grey, black and white, giving it that dressed-for-evening look that suits makers creating for masquerade events, theatrical outfits or women who like decorative embroidery with a strong focal point.
With nine thread colours and a moderately dense build, it has the kind of filled, detailed finish that shows best on stable fabrics such as cotton twill, velvet, canvas, felt or a lined satin panel. It works especially well centred on the back of a jacket, on a clutch or tote, on the front of a cushion, or as the feature on a costume bodice. The bead-like edging, leafy vines and central ornamental spike give the design a neat, self-contained outline, so it reads clearly even when stitched as the main event.
