Porcelain figurine of a girl in a dress - Sibania

A porcelain figurine of a girl sitting on a grey armchair. She is wearing a light blue dress with embossed white floral decorations, a cream blouse with a collar and puffed sleeves, and a petticoat in the same colour. She also has on a pair of blue shoes. Her hair is styled in two ponytails adorned with two orange pom-poms. She sits, playing with her hands and looking up, hoping her younger brother Piero will come to play with her.

Every item produced by Sibania is absolutely unique in terms of the craftsmanship of each piece and the unparalleled technique that makes imitation difficult. These items are entirely modelled and hand-painted in our laboratory in the province of Vicenza, Italy. The clothes are thin sheets of porcelain with printed textures. These sheets are cut according to the dress model and then patiently applied to the statue's body. Hairstyles are also occasionally crafted by hand. On the 'biscuit' terracotta, faces, clothes, and accessories are painted with non-toxic colours; the piece is finally subjected to further firing called 'third fire'. Any additional details, such as violin strings or tripod stands, are applied at this stage to the finished piece.

The highest quality porcelain combined with handcrafting and original designs is synonymous with Sibania. It is a nod to true craftsmanship, human skill, and times when handmade was a valued commodity. The wonderful porcelain dolls are their hallmark, already known worldwide. Sibania is an Italian company based in Vicenza. Italian craftsmanship and the tradition of artisan workshops are the foundation of the brand's continuous research into materials and production techniques.  

From porcelain paste to production, the entire process is fully developed in the workshops in Isola Vicentina, where skilled craftsmen, designers, and painters meticulously refine each figurine and give each face its own expression. Inspired by the stylistic and technical features of the traditional craft of so-called Capodimonte porcelain, Sibania has been producing porcelain since 1980. Emerging from this tradition, characterised by exceptional manual skills, the company strives to introduce continuous innovations while maintaining unchanged craftsmanship and Italian artisanry as a reference point.

The brand places great importance on the centuries-old tradition of the artisan workshop with precise research into materials, and one of their goals is continuous product innovation with respect for human health: using only non-toxic materials, free from lead, cadmium, and other compounds hazardous to health. With experiences in Capodimonte porcelain, it can be proudly said that since the mid-1980s, Sibania has been a leading company in this field of porcelain doll production. Indeed, since the 1980s, production has been based on its own models of biscuit components for the most important artisan workshops and porcelain doll manufacturing companies in Italy. In 1998, the company began producing figurines, small sculptures mainly depicting children. On one hand, constantly remembering the productive finishing and decoration techniques acquired during Capodimonte experiences, and on the other, introducing new stylistic and technical methods. The unique and specific techniques used by Sibania, as well as the widespread use of manual skills, allow us to say that their works are unique.

These stylish figurines aim to be a representation of the world, the world of childhood, full of emotions and evoking feelings in those who come into contact with it; believing that the purity of porcelain makes it the most suitable material for the artistic representation of childhood innocence and purity. For the realisation of these sculptures, traditional techniques are the starting point for a more innovative and contemporary representation, as the current and contemporary expression of the company's works is unique. These figurines are collectible items, but their expression can easily convey care or a message, making them particularly valuable gifts from time to time.