Porcelain figurine of a girl with a boy - Sibania

Porcelain figurine of a couple sitting on stairs. He is wearing a light sweater and khaki trousers. She is wearing a light yellow dress and a white waistcoat. Her hair is styled in a side ponytail. They seem to be daydreaming about something she has just read from the book she holds on her lap.

Every item produced by Sibania is absolutely unique both in the craftsmanship of each piece and the unparalleled technique that makes imitation difficult. These items are entirely modelled and hand-painted in our workshop 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 known as 'third fire'. Any additional details, such as violin strings or tripod axes, are applied at this stage to the finished piece.

The highest quality material in the form of porcelain combined with handcrafting and classic designs is synonymous with the Sibania brand. It is a nod to true craftsmanship, human dexterity, and times when handmade was a valued product. 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 continuous research into materials and production techniques of the brand.

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 craftsmanship 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 keeping craftsmanship and Italian artistry unchanged 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: that is, using only non-toxic materials, free from lead, cadmium, and other compounds hazardous to health. With experiences from Capodimonte porcelain, it can be proudly said that since the mid-80s, Sibania has been a leading company in this field of porcelain doll production. Indeed, since the 80s, production has been based on their 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 that mainly depict children. On one hand, constantly remembering the productive techniques of finishing and decoration 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 exceptional figurines aim to represent 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 particular expression of the company's works is current and contemporary. These figurines are collector's items, but their expression can easily convey care or a message, making them particularly valuable gifts from time to time.