A lot of people that see our masks tend to give a funny look
to our Bautas. It is a weird shape, but it has a purpose! The Bauta mask was designed
as a way for people to still eat, drink and talk without taking their mask off
and showing their faces. Traditionally, this mask was only white or black. Now
you can find Bautas in various decorations, like the photo above. Masks are usually
seen as mysterious- but we think the Bauta mask takes the cake in being the
most mysterious. The Bauta was worn as a social leveler. Men and women,
servants and nobles wore this mask to protect their identity. It was also a
common mask used between lovers on scandalous rendezvouses because of the
anonymity it gave them. The Bauta mask gave the freedom of equality to
everyone. This stemmed into more immoral conduct than usual, leading the masks
use to be severely restricted.
Need a mask for the next party you’re going to? Try out a
Bauta! You’ll be interesting, unique, mysterious and never even have to take
your mask off to enjoy the hors d’ouvres and drinks!
