Enchanting Celebrations
Begin with La Carla Atelier

Experience the magic of our exquisite custom designed masquerade masks, headpieces, costumes and accessories.

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About Us

We at La Carla Atelier are an artistic team who craft exquisite custom designed masquerade masks, headpieces, costumes and accessories. Since 2007, we have been transforming small and large business events, weddings, yacht celebrations and private parties into unforgettable experiences.

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Services

Discover our array of unique services

Table in a Box

Let’s create magic for your table in one box. You receive a box filled with custom designed treasures. Inside this box are napkins, napkin rings, placemats, runner, centre piece, guest wearable art in the theme and budget of your choice.
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Headpieces

Make a statement and stand out from the crowd. Whether you are a showgirl or drag queen or visiting the carnival, we custom design headpieces to suite your style, and they are comfortable to wear for hours.
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Handcrafted Masks

Paper mache base masks designed in your color, theme and budget.
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Wearable Attire and Hats

Whatever style you may choose, costume drama mixes just a drop of magical realism into tuffs and cod pieces, you will be placed smack in the centre of fantasy drama.
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Accessories

Do you want something different from theatrical or show… Under our accessory range we create pieces that can be used within Festivals, Film, Photography and more.
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Corporate/ Private Events

We bring magic to any style event, showcasing your company’s uniqueness. Incorporating branding in colors or with your logo we guarantee whatever items we supply the result will be a showstopper event.
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“Can you guys create a life-size flying pig?”

YES! We CAN.

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Our Process

From initial consultation to final creation, our process is deeply collaborative. We work closely with you to transform your vision into a handcrafted masterpiece, ensuring every detail reflects your style and personality.

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Consultation & Vision

Carla and Charnelle personally consult with you to understand your desires and vision for your unique piece. We believe in the power of art telling stories, and we aim to showcase distinct aspects of your personality, style or brand.
02
Budget Allocation
After understanding your preferences, we work together to allocate your budget effectively, ensuring that we can incorporate all desired details while staying within your financial parameters.

03

Design & Creation
With your vision and budget in mind, we design and create your wearable art piece, paying close attention to every detail to ensure it reflects your preferences and desires. All our products are Handcrafted and will be similar and not exact duplicates if chosen from our website. We do not duplicate other work as we are proud of our unique style.

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Approval & Delivery

You are constantly kept up to date
throughout the design process.
Once the design has been completed, we provide you with a photo for your approval. Only after you’ve approved the final design do we proceed with payment and courier the finished piece to you. Event orders require a 50% deposit with confirmation of the order.

Testimonials

Our clients’ words speak volumes about our commitment to excellence. Read their testimonials to see how our creations have brought joy, elegance, and unforgettable experiences to their lives.

Cada detalle cuenta en esta hermosa máscara 🤹‍♀️ Trabajo excepcional y de gran calidad. Quedé muy contenta y disfruté mucho de mi máscara.
Tiene lindo arte en sus manos.
Ya visitaré su espacio que tiene muchas cosas lindas.

Veronica Soto Padilla

What an incredible out of this world experience it is to visit the studio / shop of Carla’s creations. A trove of creative magnificence… A must see while in the Garden Route.
Laura Jamieson

Incredible craftsmanship and business. A true gem and must visit if in the area.
Mamie Brougitte

Carla made an absolutely amazing mask for me. She listened to what I wanted and took my personality and colours into account. It is just perfection! Thank you so much. I am definitely going to win with my mask!
Justine Quinn

Ordered 2 masks for year end function and received them no mess no fuss and masks are perfect.

Holt Hill Forest Stay & Venetian Carnival…

Carl Kite

Carla is one of the most creative person I have ever ever met. Her masks are absolutely beautiful, they belong in a museum! Maybe one day they will feature in the actual Venice museum. So authentic.
She hosted a group of us today to share the story of her masks and how they came to life.
Thank you!
Beth Hackland

We bought masks from Carla for a fancy dress party, and when they arrived I could not believe how fantastic they are! Carla is a real artist and has such passion for what she does! Highly recommended to add something really special to a dress up theme!
Greg Spencer

Was looking for a mask, found a work of art. Carla, thanks for all the advice and information. Not just a mask, beautiful works of art. Thank you.
Paul Fuge

I requested a masquerade mask from Carla with a few (3 or 4) weeks notice and she made a fantastic jester mask according to my requests. She maintained clear and consistent communication so l was always in the loop regarding her progress and the mask design.
The delivery method she used was quick, simple and well worth the extra charge.
Nqaba Ndlwana

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Ready to bring your vision to life? Contact us today to start your journey with our artistic team. We’re here to answer any questions and begin creating your one-of-a-kind piece.