Iranian mask artisan Hamid works on a carnival mask in his shop “Ca’ del Sol” near St. Mark’s square during the first day of carnival in Venice

Iranian mask artisan Hamid works on a carnival mask in his shop “Ca’ del Sol” near St. Mark’s square during the first day of carnival in Venice February 1, 2015. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini (ITALY – Tags: TRAVEL SOCIETY)