Xothique Designs - Masquerade Masks & Fantasy Art
Welcome to Xothique Designs (pronounced "Zothique": Zahth-eek), the masquerade mask shop and gallery of Welsh mask maker and fantasy artist Helen Rich. If you are looking for unique party, theatre and masquerade masks hand-crafted by a skilled artisan in the UK, you are in the right place. Click on the images above to explore Helen's exotic gothic world of magic and masquerade.
Masquerade Masks
Xothique Designs' exclusive masquerade masks are hand crafted in leather and papier mâché using traditional techniques by experienced UK mask maker Helen Rich, aka 'Xothique' (or 'Zothique'). Helen has been making masquerade masks for ten years. Her styles range from traditional theatre, costume and masquerade ball masks inspired by the Venetian Carnevale, to more exotic gothic and fantasy themes popular at Halloween and Faerie-themed events.
You will find no plastic, card or ready-made mask forms here — Xothique Designs masquerade masks are all entirely hand-made in Wales by the artist.
Some of Helen's masks, such as the popular Welsh Red Dragon mask and the White Rabbit (aka 'Necro-bunny') mask (created for a rock video) are truly unique — similar mouldings can be created, but no two masks will ever be identical. Others, like these party masks, are kept as permanent moulds, and can be decorated to meet your requirements.
Xothique's Mask Shop and Mask Commissions
Helen keeps a small selection of masks in stock, and can make some existing mask designs to order. You can buy these masquerade masks direct from the Xothique Designs Mask Shop. Please allow 3-4 working days for deliveries in the UK, and at least 14 days for 'made to order' masks. If you have a specific or unique mask design in mind, please check out Helen's page on How To Commission Unique Masquerade Masks, and get in touch to discuss your ideas.
Fantasy Art
Helen also creates original artworks in a variety of other media, including acrylics, pen and ink, watercolours, oils and digital.
More Info
You can also find details of Helen's latest masquerade masks, paintings, exhibitions and sales in her journal, also available as the Xothique Designs RSS feed.