
Raluca Cojocaru /Elven Design Art
These are the stunning masks, headdresses, hats, and accessories by Romanian artist Raluca Cojocaru, the founder of Elven Design Art. Not surprisingly, Cojocaru has gotten plenty of attention from local and international publications and productions, including Portuguese Vogue.
I had a great time perusing hundreds of Cojocaru’s photos, but a devil of a time picking my favorites. I love when that happens! As a result, there are quite a lot more photos than usual, but I just couldn’t cut myself off. I want them all!
“I grew up between modern and vintage, magic and science, a place where history marked the architecture of the city and the shape of life.
“My passion for art started when I was 5 years old and I had to play a role at the kindergarten: that would be Snow White. My mom handcrafted me a beautiful white dress made from our window curtain and she embellished it with so much love by adding small blossom roses. It was the most beautiful dress I ever had and ever seen and that’s what still inspires me now!”
I love that her inspiration comes from something her mother made. Come to think of it, something my mother made may have inspired Etsomnia™! (Sorry, Mom.)
You can check out Elven Design Art on their beautiful new website, on their blog, and on Etsy, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr.
All images property of Raluca Cojocaru/Elven Design Art Shop, used with permission.
July 29, 2017 at 9:14 am
They are all so gorgeous and joyful! I want them, too!
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July 29, 2017 at 12:54 pm
I think we need our own parade!
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July 29, 2017 at 9:28 am
There was/is a shop in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, USA that sold a lot of various masks. Sorry, I don’t remember the name of the shop. Now to those you posted, I agree I could not eliminate any of them. They are all beautiful works of art.
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July 29, 2017 at 12:54 pm
I happened upon one of those shops in NOLA. Loved it!
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July 29, 2017 at 12:50 pm
Lovely (contemplating what a hat/mask closet might look like).
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July 29, 2017 at 1:06 pm
When I get home, I’d be happy to send you a pic of the costume closet!
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July 29, 2017 at 1:29 pm
I sure hope they are light as they look!
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July 29, 2017 at 2:45 pm
Indeed!
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July 29, 2017 at 10:15 pm
Wow. Beautifully dramatic. I’m especially drawn to the white one that looks like branches or twigs erupting from a head like glistening antlers. Very Snow Queen.
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July 30, 2017 at 6:58 am
Yes! Evil snow queen, maybe…
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July 31, 2017 at 2:09 pm
Interesting photos. We all should find something about the day and ourselves that’s beautiful. Liked the boat photo. My favorite is: I have a tie there. The photos are all nice but big picture with the woman wearing a mask and the boat photo I really like.
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July 31, 2017 at 2:55 pm
I’m so happy you like them!
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July 31, 2017 at 6:25 pm
I do
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August 1, 2017 at 5:51 pm
Okay, these I can see at a wedding.
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August 1, 2017 at 6:20 pm
Aren’t they spectacular? Much better than that crocheted pig thing.
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