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Italian Carnevale masks
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Carnevale masks should be your first stop if you’re looking for an Italian party theme!

We select the best available on the internet.

Italian people love a good party - any excuse is good enough!

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Authentic Italian Carnevale masks: history

Known as ‘Mardi Gras’ in other countries, the Italian version of these celebrations has a history dating back to ancient Roman times and is known as ‘Carnevale’. These celebrations happen all over Italy but most famously at the Venice Carnival.

The most well known tradition of Carnevale is wearing elaborate face coverings. The history of this custom is long and fascinating, and Venetian masquerade masks have their own special traditions.

So if you want to create an Italian party theme - whether for Valentine’s Day, an engagement or bachelorette party or even your Italian themed wedding, these are an absolute must!

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If you’re lucky enough to be visiting Venice, we tell you where to find the best on our page about the Venetian mask tradition.

Italian Carnevale masks: where to find them

A blue and silver Italian Carnevale mask

But if that’s just too far for you to go there are other ways of buying these stunning pieces of craftsmanship.

Some of the authentic Italian mask-makers in Venice sell online - try the Ca’Macana store for some lovely, and reasonably priced, items.

If you don’t want to pay those prices, or if you can’t wait for the goods to be sent from Italy, consider buying from Amazon.com who we have found to provide the most competitive prices on the internet.

Please note that we only recommend masks which have been made in Italy and come with a genuine Italian certificate of authenticity.

If you're visiting Venice for the carnival, why not book a fun mask making class?!

Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy

Take a course on mask-making from a master artisan in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. See the traditional art of decorating a mask and see what goes into the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Then create your own masterpiece to create a special memory from your time in Venice. This fun course has great reviews on Viator!