Venetian cat mask handmade in Italy.Venetian mask in papier-mâché, made by hand. Decorated with fine trimmings, pearls.

The first reason for the multitude of cats 🐱 🐱 in Venice 🛶 in the past centuries was due to the invasion of rats 🐭 🐭🐭 in the city.
These, carriers of various diseases, had arrived from the ships 🚢 to the port, and they reproduced with such a speed that Venice was invaded by them in a short period of time. The poor hygienic condition in which the Venetian inhabitants lived was breeding grounds for the rats.

Just to say that the plague epidemic of 1500 caused by rats 🐹🐹🐹, led to the deaths of nearly 1/3 of the population.
Towards the end of 1400 the Venetians found a simple and ingenious way to dramatically decrease the invasion.
They shipped loads of cats 🐱🐱🐱 from Dalmatia, who had no choice but to hunt mice and doze in the sun. The outcome was positive.
That’s why among the various Venetian masks are also the cat, an animal that has been helpful to Venice for many centuries.

Today it is not so, after a careful design of cat sterilization.
It‘s nice to think that, in any case, our Italian cats have in their genes Asian ancestors.

All models are made in Italy and distributed in the United States

Our masks are made according to the most ancient Venetian techniques and with the most innovative materials in the sector.
Each mask is a unique work of craftsmanship that arrives directly to your home, created and customized just for you.
With this mask you will impress everyone at any ball or masquerade party. 🎭 🎃