Bauta

Discover how to incorporate authentic Venetian charm into your home!

Of all the Venetian masquerade masks available, Bauta masks have been the most commonly used masks in the Venice Carnival for centuries.  Strategically placed in your home, these masks will convey to a discerning visitor a link to the heart of Venetian culture and sophistication.  These eye catching art works will attract attention and comment...

One of the reasons these full face masks were popular in Venice during the Venice Carnival or Carnevale is that the wearer can eat and drink without removing the mask.  So, if you want to create a really unique look at your next masked party or masquerade ball, wearing one of these masks will make a unique statement that links back to the times in ancient Venice, when the mask wearer may have looked far above his or her real station in life.  Wearing a traditional Venetian mask such as a Bauta is a real link to European art and culture.

All these masks are hand made in Venice, by Italian artists according to the ancient designs.

Short history

The Bauta was introduced in the 16th Century and was worn by the upper classes in Venetian society frequently during the year, but by the masses during the Carnival.  Today it is a popular purchase as it can be a free standing decoration as a feature in home decor, or a stunning party mask.  The fashion was to wear it with a black tricorno (three pointed Venetian hat), zendale (long hood made of satin and macrame) and long cape. Click here for more info...

How you can own one!

Check out our range of Bauta masks below.  Order one now to see it in your own home - if for any reason your purchase is not what you expected, just return it to us in saleable condition for a full refund.