I spent several days in Venice in November 2019. One specific souvenir that a family member asked for was a Venetian mask. Now you would think that would be an easy find IN VENICE! But frankly most of the masks I saw in shops around town were either low quality, poor craftsmanship or plastic junk made in China.
I was starting to get a little discouraged when I stumbled across Max’s shop. Tucked away in Campo San Marina it seems a world away from the crowded tourist areas and cheesy souvenir shops in other parts of town, but is actually only about a 5-10 minute walk from the Rialto Bridge. What a great find!
Inside his shop, Max was working away steadily, but stopped to show me around his studio and discuss his art. He has many hand-painted masks, but also paintings, sculptures and other art for sale. Needless to say, I found exactly what I was looking for and would highly recommend that you seek out Max Studio when you are in Venice.