COLOMBINA (eye masks)

Colombina was an early Commedia dell'arte actress in the 15th century whose vanity made her reluctant to camouflage her beauty behind a mask. The half-mask was designed to accommodate her.

Columbina translates from Italian as "little dove" and her character in Commedia dell'arte was usually dressed in a ragged and patched dress appropriate to a hired servant.  Colombina aided her mistress (the innamorata) to gain the affections of her one true love by manipulating Arlecchino and counter plotting against Pantalone while simultaneously managing the whereabouts of the innamorato.

Today these masks are frequently worn at masked balls and masquerade balls, as they enable the wearer to eat and drink easily.  They are popular with both men and women and can really make an impact and a statement of quality and class.

These stunning masquerade masks come in a variety of beautiful designs and are decorated with bright colours, gold and silver leaf, feathers, fabrics, macramé, Swarovski crystal and/or leather.

Feather	Leather	Jolly	Colours
For Men	Baroque	Metal Filigree	Macrame/Lace