Copyright: BBC
For more than 50 years the dazzling feather outfits, extravagant headdresses and sparkling masquerades of the Notting Hill Carnival have filled the streets of west London.
For Clary Salandy and her family, carnival is bigger than Christmas.
Over eight weeks in the run-up to the event, the artists at her Harlesden studio, Mahogany Carnival, pour their hearts and souls into designing and constructing unique masquerades for 200 revellers.
Since she started her studio in 1989, Salandy has recruited numerous family members and friends to the production line to create a 25-person strong team.
The team of engineers, sculptors and designers primarily make the costumes families wear rather than dance troupes.
The studio also offers opportunities for young artists in the community to get stuck in and grow their skills.
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2023-08-28 11:19:20Z
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