Thanks to modern technology and mass production, it’s become really easy to buy things that used to be rare and expensive in bulk and for cheap. Sometimes really cheap. Unfortunately, a lot of artisan products are now being mass-produced. Why is that unfortunate? Well, let’s talk about this in the context of Venetian masquerade masks.
Venetian masks are a symbol of Venetian culture.
They represent the rich history of Venice and its people and traditions. Mask making is an art that mascherieri, or mask-makers, take years of work to perfect. It is a craft that has been handed down from generation to generation for centuries. Masks made in Venice are made in workshops in tiny little alleys and basements and rooms full of Venetian history. They are made by people who live the culture and are linked to its traditions.