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 masks are hand crafted in leather and papier mâché using traditional techniques by experienced UK mask maker Helen Rich, aka 'Xothique' (or 'Zothique'). Styles range from traditional theatre costume and masquerade masks inspired by the Venetian Carnevale to more exotic gothic and fantasy themes popular at Halloween and Faerie-themed events. Some, such as the popular Welsh Red Dragon mask, 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 Designs masks are all entirely hand-made by the artist — you will find no plastic, card or ready-made mask forms here. You can buy Helen's masquerade masks direct from the Xothique Designs shop. If you have a specific design in mind, please check out Helen's commissions page, 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 masks, paintings, exhibitions and sales in her journal, also available as the Xothique Designs RSS feed.