Serving New Orleans' Creative Spirit Since 1957

Your local destination for Mardi Gras throws, trims, fabrics, and craft supplies—right in the heart of Old Jefferson.
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Mardi Gras Lay-a-ways will begin on September 2 for the 2025-26 season. 

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Giant jumbo Mardi Gras beads in purple, gold and green

Beads & Novelties

A huge selection of Mardi Gras beads and fun novelties—perfect for parades, parties, and throws.
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dotted PGG cotton fabric in green, blue and yellow

Costume Fabric

Vibrant sequin, satin, velvet, and specialty fabrics to bring your costume or craft project to life.
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Assorted appliques for costumes and decorative projects

Appliqués

Add sparkle and flair with our sequin and rhinestone appliqués—perfect for costumes, dancewear, and festive designs.
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Assorted Mardi Gras hats and throws available at Jefferson Variety Store

About Our Store

Jefferson Variety Stores has been a trusted part of the Jefferson community since 1957, when founder William Tracy Sr. transformed a small five-and-dime in Harahan into a neighborhood staple. Over the decades, we’ve evolved into a go-to destination for Mardi Gras throws, trims, fabrics, and costume supplies. Since 1986, we’ve proudly served customers from our location on Iris Avenue—offering creativity, color, and celebration for over 65 years.
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Featured Products

Explore some of our most popular items—from festive fabrics to parade-ready beads and unique craft supplies.
 
Black and Gold fleur de lis sequin appliques for costumes and decorative projects

Fleur De Lis Appliqués

Sequined Mardi Gras captain's hat

Mardi Gras Hats

Saints football cotton fabric

Saints Fabric

Assorted Mardi Gras table runners

Table Runners

LSU cotton fabric for custom projects

LSU Fabric

Orange and white striped stuffed animal fish for Mardi Gras and parade throws

Plush Throws

Giant jumbo Mardi Gras beads in purple, gold and green

Large Beads

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 Holiday Beads


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Testimonials

Here's what our customers have to say:
Lawanda
"Oh my goodness from the time walk in I felt very welcoming and all the ladies and gentlemen were so nice and the fabric and trims were so beautiful!! Love the aesthetics of the place !! Well shop again soon they have so many different fabric that no one else carries!!"
— Lawanda D.
Fred
"Always find what we need for my wife's dress boutique .
Great prices and service . Highly recommend for all your fabric and Mardi Gras needs."
— Fred W.
Jim
"Been buying beads here since 1992, and will continue to do so and recommend to others! Awesome prices and the great selection and had a lay away option if needed. And it's not just beads.. there's all kinds of costume needs there.. material, accessories, etc. The owner, Rusty, is very accommodating and listens to any feedback his customers have! Can't say enough about the JVS team.. Thank you guys for everything over the years."
— Eddie R.

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Great Selection

We offer a wide variety of products and are always adding more.

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