A mix of low-end trinket shops and mid-market upscale boutiques line the narrow, winding streets of resort towns and cities around the world. If you are looking to buy masks especially, you will find that they can be easily found among many cultures. Masks were once used as a traditional piece of art and are now used as a fashion accessory and are ideal for home decoration.
If you’re looking for some travel trinkets for your home or wardrobe in the form of skins, here’s where you can find them:
1.Venice
Venice is a great place to look for some exotic souvenirs hand painted by Italian artisans. Every shop selling masquerade masks on the streets of Venice is a photographer’s or travel enthusiast’s delight.
This city is distinctively known for local handicrafts that have been produced for centuries and are hard to come by elsewhere. While it may not be too difficult to find handmade Venetian masks here, finding an exceptionally talented artisan to provide you with items worth the investment from him is a challenge. Regardless of the time of year, you will be able to find elegant full-face feather masks and other exquisite designs while traveling to Venice.
2.Florence
If Venice seems expensive to you, Florence is also a great option to look for masquerade masks. Florence is home to some highly acclaimed brand name mask outlets. These will also be a bit more expensive compared to the skins you will find in the street markets in the city.
3 Hongkong
A rather unconventional addition to this list, but the specially designed ultra-glam Venetian mask is widely available at all stores that offer themed costumes, including those for 1950s Hollywood movies, superheroes, and other outfits. With stylish masks available at relatively affordable prices, Hong Kong is a great destination to find such trinkets for your home.
4.Vegas
Las Vegas boasts of offering the best shopping outside of New York and Hong Kong. Millions of travelers not only come here for the high-stakes games, but also for the high-end designer items that can be purchased at affordable prices.
Considering that Las Vegas is the party capital of the country, the city is full of specialty shops, pawnshops, and costume shops selling everything from affordable skins to collectible skins.
Additionally, The Venetian and Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas host an Italian-inspired summer festival with elaborate, oversized masquerade masks. These masks not only serve as a wardrobe accessory but are also ideal for home decoration as wall hangings and for special corporate events, bridal showers and fashion shows. Thousands of travelers can have a Venice-like experience at this hotel and return home with souvenirs like glamorous-looking Venetian masks.
If you don’t want to travel and are looking to buy the perfect mask for Halloween or an upcoming themed masquerade ball, consider going online and looking for some reputable vendors that sell exotic and designer masks within the United States.