When we went to Venice one is struck by the charm of this unique city, the time seems to stand still at 700, in which century Venice became the most beloved cities in Europe. Often, noblemen or coming every city of the continent, loved to travel especially in Venice during Carnival to be caught by the city suspended between sky and sea. In 1700 the Carnival of Venice became famous in Europe. Everywhere in the city during the celebration of Carnival, the Venetians loved to wear masks to conceal their true identities to be free to surrender to the most intimate desires. The nobility of Europe were attracted to this unique Venetian atmosphere invading thousands of fields and the streets of Venice.
Towards the end of 1700 the production of masks craft reached its climax, so that there were 12 workshops for the creation of the famous and beautiful Venetian masks. Goldoni helped spread the tradition of the Venetian mask, with its comedies became known throughout Europe, the mask of Harlequin, Pantalone, Colombina. The Bauta is undoubtedly typical of the mask of Venice 700. Apparent very simple color strictly black or white, were worn by Venetians normally even if there were specific limitations established by law. The peculiarity of this mask is typical of Venice which was used to drink and eat without having to remove and that thanks to its slightly possible to alter the voice making it more difficult to recognize the person that was wearing.
Historic Venetian mask is the "Doctor of the Plague" it was actually used by doctors Venetians during epidemics that periodically afflicting Venice as shield by the plague bacteria. Inside the long nose of the mask was placed a kind of filter consists of salts and disinfectants herbs: rosemary, garlic, juniper. This protective mask was designed by a French doctor Charles de Lormar in 1500. In Venice, the production of masks dates back to 1200. The use of masks in Venice was a choice to feel more free to give vent to the most secret fantasy, a sort of liberation of the instincts at certain times of the year. For example, gamblers solevano not go masked to be recognized by creditors, the women to increase their mystery surrounding the figure or to enhance the charm. For this reason, the Government of the Serenissima for ever I try to limit the use of this practice of transgression. In our catalog you will find Venetian Masks made of paper pesta and decorated by hand.
The site of ITALIAN-STYLES is the best Italian craft products made in Italy. By visiting our online store selling web you can find the finest Venetian masks original hand made by expert craftsmen. All masks are made of paper pesta and decorated by hand. We have also included in the catalog of wax candles made by Italian artisans, these candles are very beautiful, original and colorful, will soon include candles for the Wedding and for the Christmas and Valentine's Day. To furnish the house we chose the very elegant Lamps Lighting Custom embroider your monogram, these lamps are suitable for the hotel. Together we have chosen to lamps with coordinated cushions always elegant personalized with your monogram.
Sales Online Venice Masks Italian Styles. Site of craft store Italian styles you will find a wide assortment of crafts and original items for the furniture, including lamps, embroidered pillows, wicker cradles, precious Venetian masks decorated by hand, wax candles of various sizes and colors.
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