Figurine of a young sailor - Sibania

Porcelain figurine of a little sailor. He is wearing a white dress with blue edges, an iconic collar adorned with a bow at the front, and blue shoes. On his head, a soft beret worn slightly to the side.

Each item produced by Sibania is absolutely unique both in the craftsmanship of each piece and in the technique used, which is unparalleled and difficult to imitate. These items are entirely modeled 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 colors; the piece is eventually 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.

Top-quality porcelain combined with handcrafting and original designs is synonymous with the Sibania brand. It is a nod to true craftsmanship, human skill, and times when handmade was a valued commodity. The wonderful dolls made of porcelain are their hallmark, 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 traditional Capodimonte porcelain craftsmanship, Sibania has been producing porcelain since 1980. Building on this tradition, characterized by exceptional manual skills, the company strives to introduce continuous innovations while maintaining unchanged craftsmanship and Italian artistry as a point of reference.

The brand places great importance on the centuries-old tradition of the artisan workshop with precise material research, 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 proudly be said that since the mid-1980s, Sibania has been a leading company in the porcelain doll production industry. Indeed, since the 1980s, 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 finishing and decoration techniques acquired during Capodimonte experiences, and on the other hand, 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 romantic figurines aim to represent a world, a 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 realization 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 collectible items, but their expression can easily convey care or a message, making them particularly valuable gifts from time to time.