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Imagine the narrow streets of a medieval city, filled with fear and hope. A figure strides through, dressed in leather r...
13/06/2025

Imagine the narrow streets of a medieval city, filled with fear and hope. A figure strides through, dressed in leather robes and a mask with a long beak. Inside the beak - aromatic herbs meant to shield from deadly disease.

I've meticulously transferred this dramatic craftsmanship of the era onto genuine leather in my new plague doctor mask, featuring a uniquely detailed engraving.

Every symbol, every line, speaks of courage and superstition, knowledge and ignorance - walking hand-in-hand.

Explore this and other masks on my website. Link in bio.

You probably wouldn’t have stopped scrolling if this mask wasn’t worth a second look, right? That’s the point - no one e...
19/05/2025

You probably wouldn’t have stopped scrolling if this mask wasn’t worth a second look, right? That’s the point - no one else makes stuff like this anymore. Handmade, one of a kind. Not a trend, not fashion. Just something that might look seriously good on you.

From a letter by Brother H. Lanzio to the abbot of Santa Croce, 1694:“When he entered the homes of the sick, he didn’t c...
02/05/2025

From a letter by Brother H. Lanzio to the abbot of Santa Croce, 1694:

“When he entered the homes of the sick, he didn’t cross himself and didn’t say a word. The mask was covered in skulls. Not painted - burned into the leather, like the marks on old bindings. Locals whispered he was Death itself, personally inspecting those broken by illness and deciding by sight who to take with him.

He never came twice. If he entered a house, the decision was made. Those he approached stayed alive. The rest died within the week. In the village, they said the mask decided for him.

The figure known as ‘the doctor in the Death Mask’ left the town sometime during the night of December 6th to 7th. At the gates, they found only a mark in the snow - a circle laid out in ash. Inside the circle was the mask, untouched, still warm to the touch. No retrieval ceremony was held. By order of the senior chaplain, the artifact was sealed beneath the chapel floor, under the altar.”

The road stays with you.In every curve of the line, in every silhouette on the leather - a story of moving forward.We cr...
29/04/2025

The road stays with you.
In every curve of the line, in every silhouette on the leather - a story of moving forward.
We created a belt that carries a reminder of what matters most: the road, the choices, the character.
Classic motorcycles, natural leather, craftsmanship - all brought together in a piece that speaks louder than words.
Your journey starts here.

In the Middle Ages, the plague was often seen not as a medical issue but as a consequence of spiritual decline.This new ...
25/04/2025

In the Middle Ages, the plague was often seen not as a medical issue but as a consequence of spiritual decline.

This new series of masks is dedicated to that very concept.

The engraving on the mask tells a story not of bodily infection, but of a soul being overtaken. The characters – bearers of light – gradually give in to darkness. This narrative echoes 14th–15th century chronicles, where the plague was described as “an invisible corruption devouring the living.”
There’s no direct clash between good and evil in the composition. There is only gradual submission, built as a cycle: beginning, distortion, completion.

The symbols in the composition refer to alchemy, demonology, and moral treatises from the 14th century.
And perhaps, in a way, this isn’t about the past – but about how downfall really looks, and why it always starts quietly.

Sometimes strong emotions don’t fade right away. They settle inside and quietly change something - permanently. In thoug...
24/04/2025

Sometimes strong emotions don’t fade right away. They settle inside and quietly change something - permanently. In thoughts, in perception, in how life feels.

I started wondering if that could be captured - not in words, but in physical form. That’s how the idea for this mask emerged: love presented as a slow infection.

The plague doctor mask felt like the right foundation. The composition is built to hold the aftermath. Not a story of love - but what remains after it. The symbols reflect specific states: emotional dependence, longing for closeness, fear of loss. Together they form a structure filled with tension and ache.

The figure of the plague doctor was once a symbol of protection. In this work, it carries a different kind of infection - less visible, but just as persistent. This is an ironic artifact, where the aesthetics of healing meet the impossibility of being cured. Love, in this context, isn’t a feeling. It’s an epidemic. And this mask is its delayed report.

The idea of cultural unity. On one hand, the Plague Doctor represents a rational fight against disease, while Santa Muer...
03/03/2025

The idea of cultural unity. On one hand, the Plague Doctor represents a rational fight against disease, while Santa Muerte embodies mystical protection. On the other hand, the Plague Doctor is a symbol of terror in the face of an invisible threat, whereas Santa Muerte teaches not to fear death, but to respect it.

I wanted to illustrate that in times of crisis, people rely on both technology and spirituality.

Each of these cultures offers a way to reinterpret fear - not to run from death, but to integrate it into life as part of the journey.

This mask is everything I believe in when it comes to design. Precision. Proportion. Simplicity. No excess, no distracti...
03/03/2025

This mask is everything I believe in when it comes to design. Precision. Proportion. Simplicity. No excess, no distractions - just a bold, refined aesthetic that commands attention.

Every single element has a purpose. Nothing here is random, nothing is there just for show. It all serves the greater composition, making this mask not just an accessory, but a statement.

I don’t just create masks - create pieces of art. And this one is exactly what I envisioned: striking, balanced, and unforgettable.

I’ve always been drawn to dark stories. To myths where the heroes don’t chase the light but dive deep within. To occult ...
04/02/2025

I’ve always been drawn to dark stories. To myths where the heroes don’t chase the light but dive deep within. To occult symbols that have carried meaning through centuries.

I made this belt for those drawn to the unknown. For those who see beauty in dark symbolism and understand that darkness, too, is a source of inspiration.

That fascinates me. I hope it fascinates you too.

The engravings on this mask are like margin notes in an old witch’s tome. Take a good look, and you’ll uncover the kind ...
02/02/2025

The engravings on this mask are like margin notes in an old witch’s tome. Take a good look, and you’ll uncover the kind of secrets no one discusses over a polite cup of tea.

When creating this belt, I was deeply inspired by the stories of great explorers. I imagined those courageous individual...
03/01/2025

When creating this belt, I was deeply inspired by the stories of great explorers. I imagined those courageous individuals relying only on stars and compasses to discover uncharted lands. It was important to me to convey this connection between the past and present, crafting an accessory that embodies the spirit of adventure and the drive to explore.

The symbols on the belt - a compass, waves, and islands - represent constant movement, discovery, and overcoming challenges.

The premium buffalo leather I worked with embodies strength and resilience, perfectly complementing the belt’s concept. This accessory serves as a reminder that the journey is more important than the destination, and every step forward makes us stronger.


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