Porcelain girl leaning on a scooter - Sibania

A porcelain figurine of a young girl sitting sideways on her red Vespa. She is wearing a cream-colored t-shirt, a pink polka-dot skirt, and a brown sweater draped over her shoulders. She leans on the handlebars with dreamy eyes, listening to Dylan's music nearby.

Every item produced by Sibania is absolutely unique both in terms of the craftsmanship of each piece and the technique used, which is unrivaled and difficult to imitate. These items are entirely modeled and hand-painted in our laboratory in Vicenza (Italy). The clothing consists of thin porcelain sheets with printed textures. These sheets are cut according to the dress pattern and then patiently applied to the statue's body. Hairstyles are also sometimes handcrafted. On the "biscuit" terracotta faces, clothing, and accessories are painted with non-toxic colors; Finally, the piece undergoes further firing called "third fire". Any additional details, such as violin strings or stand supports, are added at this stage to the finished piece.

The highest quality material in the form of porcelain combined with manual work and exceptional designs makes Sibania a synonym for craftsmanship. It is a tribute to true artisanship, human dexterity, and the times when handmade was a valued commodity. Delicate porcelain dolls are their hallmark, recognized worldwide. Sibania is an Italian company based in Vicenza. Italian craftsmanship and the tradition of artisan workshops form the foundation of the company's ongoing research into materials and production techniques.

From porcelain paste to production, the entire process is developed entirely in workshops in Isola Vicentina, where skilled artisans, designers, and painters meticulously refine each figurine and give each face its own expression. Inspired by the stylistic and technical features of traditional porcelain craftsmanship known as Capodimonte, Sibania has been producing porcelain since 1980. Building on this tradition, characterized by exceptional manual skills, the company strives to introduce continuous innovations while preserving handcrafted techniques and Italian craftsmanship as a reference point.

The manufactory places great importance on the evolving 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, lead-free, cadmium-free, and other hazardous substances. After experience with Capodimonte porcelain, it can be proudly stated that since the mid-1980s, Sibania has been a leading company in the field of porcelain doll production. Indeed, since the 1980s, production has been based on proprietary biscuit component models for major artisan workshops and porcelain doll companies in Italy. In 1998, the company began producing figurines, small sculptures mainly depicting children. On one hand, they continually draw on the productive finishing and decorating techniques learned from Capodimonte, and on the other, they introduce 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 truly one-of-a-kind.

These romantic figurines aim to represent the world, the world of childhood—full of emotions and evoking feelings in those who encounter them; believing that the purity of porcelain makes it the most suitable material for artistically depicting childhood innocence and purity. For creating these sculptures, traditional techniques serve as a starting point for a more innovative and contemporary presentation, as the company's work expresses a distinctive modern and current style. These figurines are collectible items, but their expressive power can easily convey care or messages, making them occasionally valuable gifts as well.