Although Halloween is not celebrated in Italy to the extent that it is in the States, I just fell in love with the colorful and creative masks of Venice and wanted to share some shots of them along with some of our photos from Venice. The small pink feathered masks above immediately caught my eye!
I thought that these checkerboard design mask were rather unusual and spooky-looking!
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masks are for sale everywhere,
with the more expensive and custom-made masks sold in shops hidden in the interior canals of Venice
that I sadly did not have time to explore . . .
there’s always another time!
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I bought 3 of these (above) in various colors of blue, emerald, and aqua as wall decor in a bedroom.
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and one more that I bought to use in the same bedroom.
I loved the feathers on this mask!
(photo taken from iPhone, so a bit blurry)
Masks in natural colors and feathers, not just colors of the rainbow. Which to choose?
A bit of commercialism in Venice at the entrance to St. Mark’s square. It is what it is everywhere, huh?
Beautiful old buildings with shuttered windows and windowsill flower planters.
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ancient stone and marble sculptures and architecture
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canal bridges against colorful buildings and arched windows
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sculpture is everywhere and adds to the beauty of Venice
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the infamous Venetian gondolas that I am saving for a future ride with my husband
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beautiful metal gates lead into mysterious gardens
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now this is a cool taxi . . . notice the clean, emerald green sea water.
not dirty in any way and no odor at all as some people have stated.
it was simply beautiful water!
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just makes you want to sing an Italian song to someone you love!
more from Venice in future posts . . .
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
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claudia lamascolo says
October 31, 2012 at 7:43 AMWow how stunning I just bought a mask like that is all lace black and white, these are pure art work beautiful thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful photos… xo have a great Halloween!
Barbara F. says
October 31, 2012 at 10:39 AMWhat beautiful photos, Roz. I would love to attend a Venetian Masquerade. We are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy here. I am both humbled and grateful that I have power, although the utility shuts us down on and off, no phones/cell service, but compared to the devastation, I cannot complain. xo
YONKS says
October 31, 2012 at 11:28 AMInterestingly, the Italians celebrate “All Saints Day” tomorrow, the original Pagan way to celebrate Halloween. I understand they are starting to embrace it and you often see carved pumpkins on doorsteps now. I love the masks, they can be quite spooky themselves.
Happy Halloween.
Di
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From the Kitchen says
October 31, 2012 at 12:20 PMLove the masks and beautiful photos! I’ll be Julia Child: A cookbook in one hand and a glass of wine in the other!!
Boo!
Best,
Bonnie
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
October 31, 2012 at 1:16 PMBeautiful pictures Roz!
Roz @ weightingfor50 says
October 31, 2012 at 1:17 PMI LOVE Venitian masks!!! And the pictures of Venice make me want to get on a plane TODAY! have a very happy Halloween U.S Roz. From, Canadian Roz
LindyLouMac in Italy says
October 31, 2012 at 1:43 PMI am so pleased that you enjoyed your Italian adventure Roz, just a little disappointed we were unable to meet up, but as you say yourself, there is always next time!
The Ninja Baker says
November 1, 2012 at 6:29 AMIn Japan, a commercialized form of Halloween transpires. But The masks and sights of Venice are treats on Halloween or anytime!
Thank you, Roz, as always, for your lovely posts.
Rituparna says
November 1, 2012 at 7:10 AMLove those beautiful masks !
My Italian Smorgasbord says
November 1, 2012 at 7:48 AMAre you back? longing for some of your wonderful food again but enjoying a lot these beautiful pictures. what a trip!
Joanne says
November 1, 2012 at 8:01 AMI’m forgetting what it’s called, but there IS a holiday in Italy that requires you to wear masks isn’t there?
lisa is cooking says
November 2, 2012 at 6:06 PMLove the masks! So detailed and so pretty. I can’t wait to see more from your trip.
rita cooks italian says
November 3, 2012 at 6:12 PMThe Venetian Masks are very classic!! Elegant and precious…So many beautiful pictures of Venice. I love the gondola, but not the singing gondoliere, please
Lizzy Do says
November 3, 2012 at 9:58 PMWhat treasures you brought back!!! Gorgeous masks! And I found Venice much cleaner than on my previous visit…you’re making me yearn to return!
Kitchen Belleicious says
November 5, 2012 at 4:40 PMoh how fun! the masks are just beautiful, exquisite! The detail in Italian cuisine and handmades is always amazing. Hope you had a great weekend!
Anonymous says
November 8, 2012 at 1:54 PMLove the beautiful masks. Wonderful pictures on your blog.
erika
Halloween Mask says
November 28, 2012 at 3:41 AMLovey pics !
claudia says
October 29, 2016 at 8:24 AMI love love love love these photos! Thanks for sharing Bellissimo!
Roz says
November 28, 2016 at 7:06 PMThank you Claudia…..we need to get to Italy don’t we?
Roz
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
October 29, 2016 at 9:39 AMI too love those masks…so fun and colourful!
Roz says
December 19, 2016 at 6:26 PMThe masks from Venice are indeed beautiful Angie! I’m so glad to have been able to pick up ‘a few’ to display in my home.
xo,
Roz
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
October 31, 2016 at 9:34 AMAw Venice…lovely as those masks are.
Roz says
December 19, 2016 at 6:29 PMYes, Karen, there’s just something magical and so romantic about Venice . . . even the masks!
Roz