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"Carnival" is a celebration hosted in Brazil's capitol, Rio de Janeiro, and showcases the artistry of Samba along with the many colorful and festive clothing of Brazilian culture.

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Rio Carnival Photos and Premium High Res Pictures

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Sabrina Sato desfila como rainha do carnaval da Vila Isabel

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The "Crown Jewel" or "Samba Dance Queen" of Rio's Carnival is none other than Sabrina Sato. Her reputation in television at a young age acting as well as her training in samba dance competitions allowed her to win over the hearts of many Brazilians, earning her respective titles.

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This garment is typically worn for Carnivals and parades involving Samba dance. The dancer is shown wearing the traditional headpiece along with elaborate backpiece, bustier, bikini/thong bottom, and heels. Almost all Carnival Passistas have intricate beading or crystals embedded between fabric.

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Elaborate headdresses showcase the dancer's posture and balance for the challenge it poses in them with weight distribution. Most headdresses are adorned in feathers, alluding to the tropical birds of Brazil (and all of South America) with jewels and beads for additional embellishment. Macaws and parrots are the key inspiration behind these headdresses since the dancer is dressed to "attract possible suitors" such as a bird of paradise would attract the attention of theirs.

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Feather Headdress, Feather Headpiece, Samba Headdress,Cosplay, Dance Costume Set,Showgirl Dance Headdress, Mardi Gras

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Carnival Samba Dancer :  (OFFICIAL) Video Dance Competition

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Heels are worn for all samba dancers during Carnival. The allow for a greater presence in the dancers, in terms of height, and create a challenge for their movement. Thus, capturing more of the audience's attention.

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"Baiana" is the term used to describe Afro-Brazilian women  who are a symbol of "Bahia" (a more culturally rooted type of samba dance with heavy African influence). Baiana dresses are worn for the performance of Bahia, usually during Mês da Consciência Negra (Black Consciousness Month) and are celebrated in Carnival for the representation of Bahia women. These dresses are consisting of a fanned, tiered skirt with adoring embellishments. Those including tassels, lace, embroidery and intricate weaving. Headwraps or elaborate head pieces are also worn for the cultural tie to African heritage.

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Photographic Print_ Brazil, State of Rio de Janeiro, City of Rio de Janeiro, Samba Dancer in the Carnival Parade at The by Karol Kozlowski _ 32x24in

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Traditional Baiana dress with two tiers of lace fabric over cotton skirt. White lace overlay in top of white cotton blouse, adorned with beads and tied with a xale.

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(image from "Samba: Resistance in Motion")

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Above is a child from the Afro-Brazilian community dancing traditional Bahia. Picture shows her movement blurred, but consisting of rhythmic swaying with exaggerated arms and spine articulation.

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Gathering of Baiana women dancing Bahia to celebrate what is now known as National Baiana de Acarajé Day. Where large gatherings of Bahia women show off the Baiana dresses while dancing to traditional Brazilian drumming music.

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Another main company source for Samba garments is Swarovski, for their extensive collection of crystals. Passistas require intricate patterns to be embellished with these crystals sewn on. This company is well-known for their large-scale production of crystals and stones, as well as the vast amount if styles and cuts for each crystal.

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(image provided from Dersh Feather & Trading)

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Pheasant feathers are the main type to be used when constructing the backpiece. The variety of patterns and colors from natural pheasant feathers allow for a wide range of creativity when dyeing.