# Fabulous Foliage Masks Fatima Al-Kharaz Creates Leaf-Like Disguises By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatima-al-kharaz References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Leather-Masks/3671913) Qatar-based artist Fatima Al-Kharaz has created a series of [leafy masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) that are not what they appear to be. This is owed as much to their crisp, carved outlines as to the way Al-Kharaz has molded the leather from which they are made into surprisingly realistic leaf-like textures. The illusion the masks create is a fitting quality for what are essentially disguises. Beyond their [foliage-inspired shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany), the masks are evidently inspired by their predecessors, as found in old costume parties and [masquerade balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask). Indeed, these leafy disguises are of a higher quality than a children's Halloween outfit. Al-Kharaz clearly dedicated much effort and talent to creating these foliage-inspired creations. Hopefully she will continue to create similar works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Leafy Masks:** Opportunity for creating innovative and realistic disguises inspired by nature. - **High-quality Costumes:** Potential for disrupting the children's Halloween outfit market by offering more sophisticated options. - **Artistic Leather Molding:** Possibility to explore new techniques for creating textured leather products with realistic textures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Costume Design:** Opportunity for costumers to incorporate nature-inspired designs into their creations. - **Fashion Accessories:** Potential market for unique and artistic masks as fashion accessories. - **Art and Sculpture:** Innovation in creating intricate and realistic disguises using sculpting techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md)