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About us

La Carla Atelier consists of an artistic family team who started this exciting venture after falling in love with romantic Venice. While roaming its alleys for gifts, Carla discovered a mask shop and was blown away by their beauty. The irresistible love began for these exceptional masks. Back in South Africa, Carla started this venture along with her daughter Charnelle, who where both eager to switch on their inspiration.

These exquisitely designed, hand crafted Venetian masks are primarily used for flamboyant balls, carnival events, theme parties, corporate events and functions but are also admirably employed as an art piece or as a decorative approach to interior decorating.

Visit us

At our Studio in Pretoria – Hennops River, Plot 90, Unit 1.

Events portfolio

We use decorations, from murals, curtain drapes, plants or theatrical sets, to fulfill the optimal illusion in creating your desires – transforming your venue from the walkway, the entrance to the main event area with your theme expectations. Please download our catalogue (PDF, 60 KB) for details.

Events previously supplied for include:
RAG procession (University of Pretoria) – 22 February 2007
Shakespeare (Sapronas Restaurant Centurion) – 26 February 2006
Mafia (The Lodge Potchefstroom) – 28 February 2007
Exports to Madeira carnival (Portugal) – February 2007
Dental Gala Masked Ball (University of Pretoria) – 13 September 2007
Las Vegas (Monte Casino) – 10 November 2007
Battle of the Giants festival (Sun City) – 14 March 2008
FTV fashion show (Johannesburg) – 15 March 2008
Street Carnival (KKNK) – 22 March 2008
Four Seasons (Sun City Super Bowl) – 14 April 2008
Masked Ball (Linda Nurse Durban) – 22 June 2008
Moulin Rouge (Durban) – 19 July 2008
Fairy Forest (Wierda Park) – 01 August 2008
Carnival (Irene Country Club) – 02 August 2008
Weddings (The Pines) – 15 August 2008
Masked Ball (Monte Casino) – Gideon Flowers 15 September 2008
Alice in Wonderland (Country Kitchen) – 05 October 2008
Masked Ball (Party Creations) – 13 November 2008
Masked Ball (JSE) – 18 November 2008
Masked Ball (St George's Hotel) – 21 November 2008
Masked Ball (The Brand Union) – 24 November 2008
Masked Ball (JSE) – 27 November 2008
Volition Consulting Services – 05 December 2008
Combination Systems – 06 December 2008
Dancing Divinity – 06 December 2008
Birthday Suit Corporate Events – 12 December 2008
Invites (JSE) – 12 January 2009
BMW masquerade – 21 February 2009
Standard Bank – 28 February 2009
We advertise in the Conference, Exhibition & Events Guide.

Mask galleries

The most popular masks can be viewed and ordered on our Web Gallery which is updated regularly. All masks are supplied with ribbon. At our Studio Gallery in Pretoria, South Africa, an additional 400 unique designs are displayed, each one skilfully symphonised with an array of colours.

When selecting your favourite art piece, keep in mind the colour in which you want it designed when placing your order. All masks are hand made from papier mâché and decorated individually, with natural materials, gems, gold leaf, beads, paper etc. There are no exact duplicates. Each one has an individual code and is recorded on a photo gallery.

Design your own mask

You can specify whether you would like the mask to be held in place with ribbon, stick or alice band, to fit on your forehead. An additional R50 fee will be charged for the make up of a mask you personally designed.

Community upliftment

We are part of community upliftment projects, training and supplying the paper, glue and moulds, then buying back the paper base. These include Refilwe community upliftment (Johannesburg) and Sheriat upliftment project (Pretoria).

We have confidence that you will enjoy our masks as much as we enjoyed designing them.