Venetian masks

The beginning of the year marks the carnival season, a time of intense fun and costumes. So allow yourself a bit of madness and change your current identity with original Venetian masks. During the carnival, they will provide you with a unique disguise, and afterward, they will beautifully adorn your living room.

Venetian masks are the perfect accessory for a successful carnival

Venetian masks have always allowed for anonymity. Thanks to them, regardless of origin and social status, one could explore the unknown corners of the Italian city every year and participate in exclusive balls and masquerades during the Venice Carnival. Nowadays, it has become a tradition that anyone who wishes to take part in the Venetian carnival wears impressive masks to become, even for one night, a mysterious stranger and entice others with their charm and mysticism.

You will find a wide selection of Venetian carnival masks in our Luxury Products store. They will cover the entire face or just the eyes of women and men, depending on how much of your mysterious character you wish to reveal to other party participants. Additionally, you can choose themed costumes, outfits, and hats from us that will perfectly complement the elegant Venetian masks.

The magical history of Venetian masks

The history of Venetian masks is not as straightforward as it might seem. The first Venetian masks, created in the 12th century, were not actually related to carnival events. Why were they created? This mystery has yet to be solved. There are, of course, some speculations. Some historians believe it was a fashion that came to Venice from Muslim countries, others that it was a way to eliminate the division between the rich and poor society. No one knew who the disguised person was. There is also a view that masks were meant to protect society from infectious diseases. Today, walking the streets of Venice, it is impossible to see people in decorative masks. That was the domain of the Renaissance era. With the growing popularity of hiding one's identity behind masks over the centuries, the 16th century saw strict limitations on when and where they could be worn. It was also specified how one should not dress up. This was to curb the rise in crime. By the end of the 18th century, wearing Venetian masks was banned until the late 1970s.

Do Venetian carnival masks bring bad luck?

Decorative masks are shrouded in many legends and myths. One of them claims they bring bad luck. Well, fortunately, this is just a superstition, likely stemming from the fact that golden Venetian masks with long noses could once frighten, especially when worn by a striking yet mysterious man wandering the alleys of Venetian canals.

In our offer, you will find masks imported directly from Italy, created by renowned Venetian manufacturers, such as Linea Argenti. We assure you that none of them will disrupt your settled life; rather, they will continue to inspire it. Moreover, they will become quite an attraction for all your guests. Furthermore, you can also freely give a Venetian mask as a gift to a loved one. It will undoubtedly be an exclusive and unique decoration for any luxurious living room.

Is a carnival mask a good disguise?

Carnival is a great opportunity to cover up and show your so-called second face. The more hidden, mysterious one that no one has known yet. With a mask, you can conceal your everyday self and become one of the actors in the Venetian theater. It is from there that the most attractive exhibits originate.

Luxury Products online store offers you the latest discovery: tailored Venetian carnival masks by Import Włochy. These are classic masks adorned with pearls, originating from 1904. In our online store, you can order 24/7, and delivery occurs promptly after the payment for the ordered goods is processed, depending on stock availability. You can be sure that your mask will arrive on time. You can wear it both when attending the most famous European carnival, Il Carnevale di Venezia, and at a corporate party, such as during Halloween.

Lace, silver sequins, feathers, gold—how are they decorated?

Original Venetian masks are not made from plaster. They are bronzed statuettes made from resin, fired clay, ceramics, or porcelain. They are coated with silver and gold. The artists and craftsmen who create them additionally adorn them with pearls, sequins, and gemstones. Upon customer request, they also engrave them. Leather Venetian masks with feathers are also very popular. They usually do not cover the entire face, only the eyes. They fit the face perfectly and, thanks to being lined with satin, velvet, silk, and lace, they are pleasant to the touch. Interestingly, on the Murano Islands, you can also find both men's and women's masks made from extraordinary, colorful glass.

What do they signify?

Venetian masks made of gold are called Colombina. This is a theatrical character, the beloved of Harlequin. It creates the so-called "serious mask." It covers only the eyes and nose. In addition to gold, it is also adorned with feathers. It is one of the most mysterious Venetian masks, providing full anonymity to the wearer. Furthermore, it is also a symbol of human experience.

What attractive outfit to wear with a Venetian mask with feathers to a carnival ball?

Original Venetian masks require appropriate attire during the carnival. For their golden versions, wear a tuxedo or a long ball gown in an intense fuchsia or magenta color. For masks with feathers, a long coat, trench coat, and a suit underneath will match. For women, they beautifully complement short dresses in the "little black dress" style.

Check out the offer of golden masks straight from Venice by Luxury Products, which will add mystery, and thus courage and confidence. Feel like an Italian theatrical character on the world's largest stage, Il Carnevale di Venezia. Choose masks created by Venetian artists.