Australians have embraced the Venetian Masquerade Masks with enthusiasm. We now have Masquerade Balls, Corporate Events, Masked Charity Functions and Masquerade Weddings.
All this was not possible until Insignia, founded in 1994, gave Australians the opportunity to enjoy the magic and mystery of Venetian Masquerade. The romance and intrigue of Carnival in Venice will transform a Gala Evening into a truly memorable night. The excitement of wearing a masquerade mask that was made for Carnivale in Venice is undeniable, making the person who wears it feel very special. Each year more and more Parties, Masked Balls and Masquerade Weddings take place and more Mask Collectors join the Insignia Masks Collectors’ Club.
You can select from Wearable Eye Masks, Face Masks, Jesters and Cat Masks, Metal Lace Masks and Traditional Paper Mache Masks. Our beautiful masks come embellished with Gold and Silver Leaf, Swarovski Crystals, Italian Lace and Ostrich Feathers to create a Venetian fantasy of colour.
Antoinette, the founder of Insignia Masks, is herself a Mask Collector and is fascinated by Italian Masks and their History which dates back over 1000 years. This passion translates into a fabulous choice of the very best Italian Masks selected by a passionate Collector with almost 20 years experience.
Decorator and Collectable Masquerade Masks
Mask Collecting can double up as a powerful Decorator Tool, it’s easy to justify an additional piece. Our Lifesize Decorator Pieces transform homes into artistic and cultured sanctuaries filled with Italian beauty and style. Please note that this information is supplied by a Mask Collector who enjoys over 40 masks Decorating her Home.
Collecting Venetian Masks never grows old because it is an art form that is constantly evolving with new styles but also has a historical background that includes the plague, Julius Caesar and Casanova.
Italian Murano Glass Jewellery
Our Murano Glass Jewellery come with the best pedigree Murano Glass Beads can have. We source our jewellery from small boutique manufacturers located on the island of Murano which is in the Venetian group of islands. Antoinette orders Insignia’s Murano Glass Jewellery to suit the Australian market, carefully selecting popular colours and styles that are good value for money.
All our jewellery is assembled either in Murano or Venice coming with an elegant Gift Box and a Certificate of Authenticity stating that the piece is made in Italy.
An alternative to Murano Glass Beads completely made in Murano would be beads that are made from Murano Glass canes, that are taken out of Italy to be manufactured into beads. Insignia never buys jewellery made from this type of bead because …… being purists……. it just isn’t Italian enough for us, if it is made outside of Italy. There is a difference in quality between “Murano Glass” and “Murano Glass Made in Italy.”
We have established great loyalty to the artisans who make genuine Italian Masquerade Masks and Jewellery. The Carnival that creates the need for the masks does not exist any where else in the world but Venice….. Yes there are other Carnivals but they do not have the same culture and artistic quality as Venice’s.
Our prices range from inexpensive Masks and Jewellery for the Gift buyer to amazing creations to satisfy the discerning Collector. All Insignia Masks include Historical Information, Gift Bags and Free Subscription to the Insignia Masks Collector’s Club.
Insignia Masks Collectors Club
Our Collector’s Club is a twice yearly newsletter that has been running for a decade with photos of our newest pieces, gossip, decorator tips and information on how the masks are made educating the public about Carnivale and why masks should be Venetian. It encourages Collectors to stay enthused and to return to the Retailer to purchase some of the lovely masks that are featured in the Newsletters.
Our Newsletters are sent just before the Christmas Season and Mother’s Day. Often first time purchasers start modestly but when informed about how work intensive the masks are, can see the real value and are inspired to add to their Collection.
So…… why not add some Venetian glamour, mystery and romance to your shop courtesy of Insignia Masks? This website is designed to offer the Retailer an Online Catalogue that can also be printed if required. There is an open Gallery which is accessible to the general public to view and also a Retailer Login Zone which can be used to access prices and place orders.