Our fiberglass masks were born in 2000 when a Taiwanese buyer wanted a lightweight mask that's durable and waterproof. Before, our masks were Terra Cotta and made as one-off collectibles, and the masks that were sold for souvenirs in Bacolod were crude paper mache. Arlene designed the whole collection of 6 masks with corresponding costumes and these were shipped to Taiwan. Although Azatri does not focus on masks, the design and manufacturing challenge was too "challenging" to pass up. Arlene and Ricky packed these themselves, never mind that Ricky hammered his fingers into a pulp, making 6 crates because the buyer specified it. He was able to use his architecture degree after all.
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fiberglass masks (the firsts)
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Azatri's first mass-produced fiberglass masks. No longer in production. It's hand-painted with grass headdress called "udyong". Designed by Arlene.

 

 

Below: Psychedelic Masks designed by Ricky. Hand-painted with feather accent. Production stopped.
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Our next generation of masks featured the embossed design we used on our Terra Cotta masks. We put less emphasis on the headdress and instead focused on the mask itself. These are wall decors but if you want to wear it for the Masskara Festival street dancing, go ahead!

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