In the magical charm of Venice, the artisan tradition continues to give life to valuable and exclusive art forms such as masks and costumes, which are created here by the best craftsmen. The masks artisans of Venice are renowned all over the world for their unique art and their ability in creating high quality masks.
This mask tradition in Venice originated in the Maritime Republic period, when these masks were used to hide the identity of their wearers during feasts and masked balls. Today, the craftsmen continue to create masks using the traditional techniques and materials that were employed by the skilled “mascarieri” (masks craftsmen) of past times, like the processing of wood and paper mache and the decoration with polish and gemstones, feathers and applications. By entering one of their workshops, it is possible to breathe the same air that was breathed in the past: visit the city not only to explore the calli but also to visit their extraordinary shops.
