Kartaruga welcomes you!
The shop:
The meaning of the name Kartaruga is to be found in the union of the folds of papier-mâché with the turtle shaped marbled coat of arms found on the facade of Franco Cecamore‘s first historical workshop. Franco has been a craftsman since 1985. In addition to the classic shapes for the Venice Carnival, another important role that Kartaruga plays is supplying the Commedia Dell’Arte and other shows, including theater and cinema. Among the most famous and unique pieces, there are those made for Cirque du Soleil and for the film ‘Eyes Wide Shut‘ by Stanley Kubrik. Kartaruga owns different spaces: the Kartaruga Gift Shop in Calle della bissa, a tiny space where you can find a wide variety of masks at the right price; Kartaruga Atelier in Calle del Paradiso where mask making courses are offered, and the Canovaccio, located in Calle della Bande not far from Rialto. Canovaccio is a special place Kartaruga dedicated to masks and their creation, a shop-showroom to show and pass on the importance of mask making in Venice. Today Francesca Cecamore, Franco’s daughter, combines innovative and niche productions, such as those in Steampunk style, alongside traditional creations.
Phone: 0415210393
Francesca Cecamore is an artisan member of Venice Original, the online platform for the artistic and traditional craftsmanship in Venice.
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