All the masks are made in the original papier-mache' technique from when it began in the 12th century. Many of them are made with the application of gesso and gold leaf. All hand-painted using natural feathers and gems to decorate. The crackle glaze finish used on many of the masks takes three days to achieve from start to finish and has an appearance of porcelain.

Many of the gems on the mask are crystals and therefore reflect the light.
The fabric masks are of the best quality silks and damasks and when viewed, are skilfully matched for a dramatic colour finish in either pastels or rich deeper colours.

The colours and the finishes of the masks are typical of 18th century theatre of Italy and reflect the vibrancy of the period. These familiar characters are those of Punch and Judy, for example, which are bold, strong and "avant-garde". They ooze with vast fusion of primary colours blended with gold and silver leaf and have a finish equal to that of enamel.

Many of the shapes are traditional but the latest of this range have a futuristic feel and can be worn quite comfortably with any classic dress. The features of the characters are historically apt but portray the extreme of the artist in caricature form.

This Gallery has captured the essence of fashion catwalk where sophistication is second to none. With its more sleek, haute couture design and style, these new line of masks , made with antique lace and fabric, will give the typical masks a run for their money. The masks are tailored to complement the bone structure of the wearer. For example, masks like Matahari and Parissien have a sheek feel to them thus creating a touch of enigma and beautifully alluring.

With Garbo and La Sposa exposing the elusive yet enchanting character of a woman’s desire to be desired, these masks are made with delicacy and style -definitely and characteristically “Femme Fatalle”.

This new Gallery is dedicated to a lost period in time. Many of the masks during the 11th century were fashioned in black and white including leather. They authenticate an era where disguise was a way of life as well as fashion. A disguise to give them a freedom of movement, unidentified by other passers-by. Carnevale, meaning “without meat before Lent” created a perfect platform for a most noble form of equality where people from all walks of life and occupations were able to meet together without any distinction. These masks are typically representative of such times and therefore are more simple in their form but powerful in their design.