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  Jackie Miller and Larry Miller of Iota were inside the Jean Lafitte Center explaining and demonstrating their crafts. Jackie Miller makes Mardi Gras masks in the tradition of the Tee-Mamou Mardi Gras. Larry Miller is an accordion-maker who also crafts triangles and frottoirs. |
 Alicia Palmer uses cypress knees to create colorful works of art. |
 Dr. Claude Oubre of LSUE and his wife, Pat, were among
the craftspeople outside from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., showing a variety of handmade items. The
Oubres make rosaries. |
A two-story banner was draped from the Liberty Theatre
proclaiming Louisiana's celebration of three centuries of French traditions.