The Venice Art Mask Factory is a remarkable Shkodra workshop that handcrafts papier-mache Carnival masks, exporting them around the world, including to Venice itself. Visitors can watch artisans shape, paint and gild the elaborate masks and buy directly from an astonishing display of designs, from classic Commedia dell’Arte characters to fantastical creations. A rare example of traditional craft thriving in northern Albania, it makes for a fascinating visit and a truly distinctive souvenir.