Ca’Macana is one of the oldest and finest mask making workshops in Venice. We are known for one main reason: our respect for tradition. However, we have been able to interpret tradition in innovative ways, creating new and unique decorative styles and shapes.
We craft authentic handmade masks in the same way Venetian artisans would do 800 years ago. On the other hand, we never repeat a decoration, so each mask is unique.
Our masks were featured in important film productions like Eyes Wide Shut by Stanley Kubrick and theaters like the Vienna Opera Haus.
Today we also teach conferences and courses on the history of Venetian masks and traditional mask-making techniques. People can learn the history of the Venetian masks and they can paint their own mask.
Mario creating a mold
Working on a mold
A new mask is born
Creating a mask
Masks ready to be decorated
Some decorated masks
Working with feathers
Each mask is a unique piece
Paint your own
Paint your own mask
The cutting of the eyes
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