Venetian masks
Italian masquerade coverings
Venetian masks are decorative face coverings associated with Venice, Italy, particularly its carnival traditions.
The masks range from simple half-face designs to elaborate full-face creations adorned with feathers, jewels, and gold leaf.
Historically they allowed wearers to move anonymously through the city, blurring social boundaries.
Common styles include the beaked plague doctor mask, the white *bauta*, and the feminine *moretta*.
The shop window displayed rows of Venetian masks in every color.
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