History of the Venetian mask.

Venetian Carnival Masks were handmade in the Venetian tradition of Mascareri by some of the best mask makers in Venice. Historically, masquerading was a shared practice among most all Venetians, regardless of hierarchy, whether they were wealthy, destitute, bold or even shy. Masked prostitutes would engage in the most reckless games of eroticism, and be certain that their anonymity would dissolve all accepted restraints. Aristocrats, who would usually go to great lengths not to disclose even a clue of their sexual preferences. The ability to wear these masks

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