Masks in Venice

When one comes to Venice probably wondering why so many mask shops. In every street, in every field millions of masks accompany you throughout your stay in this city that you can not help but buy at least one. 

The history of venetian mask dates back to many years ago, there was in fact, already in 1271, a school of "maschereri."They were made ​​of clay for the model, for the plaster cast, paper mache, flour glue, gauze, colors to paint it. In 1773 there were 12 officially mask shops with 31 workers: few in comparison to the use that he made ​​in those years. So many masks are manufactured "in the black "giving employment to many people and they were famous throughout Europe.

In 1600 it was abusing the use of the mask so that thegovernment of the Republic of Venice touched to make the rules that limited their use. It is prohibited to wear during the periods which were not those of the carnival, in places of worship, no weapons, no group chatter and wear it at times. The use of masks was banned prostitutes and men who frequented the mess. For masks are also intended to put a beard and mustache. Mask was also a woman disguised as a man and vice versa. Also the bauta was obligatory in official ceremonies and public celebrations by wearing the cloak as well.

The mask was then used as a mask and also served for things unclean or curious that there were those who took advantage not to be recognized and betray his girlfriend. 

How do you build a paper-mache mask? 
First of all you create with the clay in the face of what must be the mask.Then he is molded over a plaster mold. The papier-mache, made of a "rag paper" and glue, is put into the mold where it hardens. Once hardened, the mask is removed from its mold finished with fine sandpaper.Finally, it gives a basic background.Following will be painted according to taste.

See the section "Carnival"