FACE MASKS MADE BY OBRTNIČKA ŠKOLA, SPLIT, CROATIA

STUDENT: Marija Čudina FASHION TEACHER: Tanja Jovanović ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

A special occasion mask inspired by traditional motifs of the Croatian cultural heritage from the Southern Dalmatia (Dubrovnik and the surrounding area). The mask is made of satin and the traditional motif is embroidered with goldwork.

STUDENT: Marija Čudina FASHION TEACHER: Tanja Jovanović ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

A special occasion mask inspired by traditional motifs of the Croatian cultural heritage from the Northern Dalmatia (Zadar and its surrounding area). The mask is made of a high-gloss satin fabric, and the embroidery is made with coloured silk thread to add a touch of glamour.

STUDENT: Dora Miljak FASHION TEACHER: Tanja Jovanović ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

A special occasion mask inspired by traditional motifs of the Croatian cultural heritage from the Central Dalmatia region (Split and the surrounding area). I was inspired by a motif on the scarf that was the most luxurious part of the women’s traditional costume of Split. The scarf was made of the finest fabrics (silk damask, satin, white satin and decorated with embroidery of gold silk and sequins. My mask is made of satin and decorated with beads and lace. I embroidered the original motif using silver metallic thread.

STUDENT: Nina Lončar FASHION TEACHER: Tanja Jovanović ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

A special occasion mask inspired by traditional motifs of the Croatian cultural heritage from the Central Dalmatia region ( Šibenik and the surrounding area). I was inspired by the embroidery on the Šibenik and Drniš red cap that is a part of the traditional national costume for women and men. The black pattern is embroidered on the cap with a chain- stich forming a line of interlocking circles. I made my mask of satin and decorated it with crystal glass rhinestones. I embroided the original motif with silver thread.

STUDENT: Antea Šaškor FASHION TEACHER: Marica Bartulović ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This mask is made of white breathable fabric with a motif of a traditional bag worn in Poljica. It is tied around the head with a gold chain and goes with a gold hoop that reminds of a tree canopy. There are golden zircons and a lavender plant on the hoop. Jewelry also goes with it such as traditional earrings from Poljica (bokulice) and a gold necklace with lavender details. The mask was inspired by Lady Gaga with her unusual hairstyles.

STUDENT: Lana Škrbić FASHION TEACHER: Marica Bartulović ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This mask is made of black denim and is suitable for everyday use. It has an interesting detail, a multifunctional chain. The inspiration came from the minimal classic style.

STUDENT: Ivana Lasić FASHION TEACHER: Marica Bartulović ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This mask is inspired by the Gothic style in a combination with an elegant hair hoop. The material used for the mask is cotton twill, and the decoration on the hoop is made of black tulle.

STUDENT: Milica Milaković FASHION TEACHER: Ana Kujundžić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

The inspiration for this mask came from the Šibenik and Drniš red cap that is a part of the traditional national costume for women and men.The cap is embroidered with characteristic black ornament. This mask is initially a plain black mask that has extensions. There are buttons in each corner and in this way we connect the extensions (patterns) with the initial mask. On one pattern, the details of the costume are recognizable, and on the other, there are details of the Drniš cap.

STUDENT: Milica Milaković FASHION TEACHER: Ana Kujundžić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

The inspiration for this mask came from the Šibenik and Drniš red cap that is a part of the traditional national costume for women and men. The cap is embroidered with characteristic black ornament. This mask is initially a plain black mask that has extensions. There are buttons in each corner and in this way we connect the extensions (patterns) with the initial mask. On one pattern, the details of the costume are recognizable, and on the other, there are details of the Drniš cap.

STUDENT: Jana Orošnjak FASHION TEACHER: Ana Kujundžić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

The inspiration for this mask came from the punk movement and their fashion style. Punks were anti-pop music, anti-government,and anti-everything. Elements such as safety pins, metal staples, zippers and chains, as well as the letter A which means anarchy, were the main features of the punk movement. This male punk mask is made of raw cotton material. It has the sign of Anarchy. The straps that go behind the ears are made of zippers.

STUDENT: Jana Orošnjak FASHION TEACHER: Ana Kujundžić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

The inspiration for this mask also came from the punk movement. This female punk mask is made of blackmaterial and has safety pins.

STUDENT: Ivano Šimić FASHION TEACHER: Ana Kujundžić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

The mask is inspired by SF or Sci-Fi, (science fiction). It shows a network being connected and passing information throughout the mask.

STUDENT: Ivano Šimić FASHION TEACHER: Ana Kujundžić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This mask is a reimagination of “The Creation of Adam”, Michelangelo 's masterpiece famously displayed in the Sistine Chapel.The mask is made of cotton and has stretchy bands for functionality.

STUDENT: Gabriela Androšević FASHION TEACHER: Gordana Kulić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This designer mask is made of taffeta. The theme of the mask is a Croatian protected plant called Degenia velebitica. This yellow-flowered plant is endemic to Velebit and Kapela mountain ranges, and has become a symbol of the region. Four flowers of Degenia velebitica are embroidered on this mask.

STUDENT: Gabriela Androšević FASHION TEACHER: Gordana Kulić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This mask is made of taffeta and tulle. It is also inspired by Degenia velebitica. Taffeta is used as the main fabric and tulle as the decoration. The tulle is half red and half black. The mask symbolizes the rays of the sun merging with the flowers.

STUDENT: Gabriela Androšević FASHION TEACHER: Gordana Kulić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

The inspiration for this mask came also from Degenia velebitica. It is made of brocade and taffeta-silk. The mask is reversible and it is cut in the shape of flower petals on one side.

STUDENT: Sara Fusek FASHION TEACHER: Gordana Kulić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

The theme of the mask is Croatian lace. It is made of cotton. The mask is light brown on the outside and white on the inside. The lace is sewn onto it.

STUDENT: Ivana Lasić FASHION TEACHER: Gordana Kulić ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

The inspiration for this mask was a feedbag that was used in the Dalmatian hinterland. That is a a colorful woven bag that women would wear and keep oats and other cereals in it to feed horses. The mask is made of 100% cotton material and an embroidery technique is used to get a wanted design.

STUDENT: Kristina Djak FASHION TEACHER: Renata Lončar ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This mask follows the shape of the chin. It is made of cotton twill material. The inspiration came from playing cards. In life we always have to risk something just like when we play cards. We don’t know if we’re going to win or lose but we still keep playing just like we do in life. As we play cards we unconsciously make choices that may end up being bad or good.

STUDENT: Lorena Prnjak FASHION TEACHER: Renata Lončar ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This mask is made of four layers of organdy fabric which makes it a bit transparent. It is tied with a bow on each side and has four flowers sewn on it that match a hoop covered with artificial flowers. It celebrates life and joy.

STUDENT: Josipa Uzelac FASHION TEACHER: Renata Lončar ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This mask is made of polyester with a snakeskin texture. It consists of a hoop around the head that is made of wire in the shape of horns. Horns are a symbol of defiance against this whole situation regarding the covid-19 pandemic.

STUDENT: Magdalena Gudić & Ivano Šimić FASHION TEACHER: Ivuša Muselin ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda BaraG

This is the first mask in a mini collection of masks. The inspiration for the design of these masks was the French and Croatian flags. Both flags are red, white and blue. The theme of the mask is "My friends in France". Masks can be worn by everyone in France and in Croatia and the colours connect both countries. Each mask in the collection is made of cotton poplin. The masks can be washed at 40 ° and after drying they are like new again.

STUDENT: Magdalena Gudić & Ivano Šimić FASHION TEACHER: Ivuša Muselin ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This is the second mask in a mini collection of masks. "My friends in France".

STUDENT: Magdalena Gudić & Ivano Šimić FASHION TEACHER: Ivuša Muselin ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This is the third mask in a mini collection of masks- "My friends in France".

STUDENT: Magdalena Gudić FASHION TEACHER: Ivuša Muselin ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda BaraG

The crochet mask is made by hand from a mixture of cotton and llama thread. Gold ribbons are put as extra details. The mask is washable, effective and unique.

STUDENT: Kristina Duspara FASHION TEACHER: Zinka Žužul Vrdoljak ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

This mask is made of cotton . Fishermen pulling a fishnet from the sea are first drawn with a pencil and then embroidered on the mask. The inspiration came from one of the many fishing evenings held in the summer.

STUDENT: Hani Radovac FASHION TEACHER: Zinka Žužul Vrdoljak ENGLISH TEACHER: Miranda Barac

The inspiration for this mask came from the traditional national costume of women from Split. It is made in blue colour with traditional gold embroidery. The red ribbons that are tied around the ears were inspired by the ribbons with which women tied braids. The material used in making it is poplin.