Pupi siciliani

We are pleased to present our new e-commerce, dedicated to lovers of cultural traditions, epics and excellent handicrafts. We offer high-quality handmade puppets, skilfully crafted in the respect of ancient traditions. Each piece is a work of art, ideal for those who wish to collect or give as a gift an object that encompasses centuries of history and passion. To order a Sicilian Pupo, go to the contact page and fill in the form. Or go to the website :

In Syracuse, in the heart of the historic center of Ortigia, is the artisan workshop of Puparo Daniel Mauceri. Daniel with his family carries on the ancient tradition of the Puppet Opera. Many shows have been staged over the years, just as many handcrafted puppets have been made, some of which are in private homes or museums in Italy and abroad. In 2021, Daniel Mauceri was selected by the Michelangelo Foundation to be included in the Homo Faber Guide, which encompasses the best international artisan excellences, and in 2023 the Symbola Foundation, Confartigianato, CNA and Casartigiani chose his company by including it among the one hundred realities selected in the report Artisans of the Future – 100 stories. A joint activity to promote and enhance the role of this extraordinary productive fabric, which rewards those who have the ability to compete and at the same time produce cohesion and innovation. The Vaccaro Mauceri family’s private collection of Sicilian puppets is the fruit of years of hard work. With the passage of time, the experience acquired has allowed each individual creation to be perfected and enriched with many figures from the Carolingian cycle (magicians, dragons, ladies, monstrous creatures, etc.).
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We offer an exclusive customisation service that allows you to create unique puppets, embodying the character of your dreams: knights, kings, queens, warriors, goddesses, wizards and more. Each puppet is a custom-made work of art, an exceptional and timeless gift, made with passion and attention to detail. Made with craftsmanship in five different sizes: 27 cm, 32 cm, 37 cm, 55 cm and 80 cm. You can choose to reproduce a traditional character from the legendary epic of the Paladins of France or completely customise your doll, choosing the style, armour, face and colours that best represent your imagination. Turn your vision into reality with a Sicilian puppet that tells your story, blending the ancient tradition of the Puppet Opera with your creativity. Give yourself or someone else a piece of history, a masterpiece that combines past and present, tradition and innovation. Turn your dream into reality! Lead times vary from three days to two months depending on the size and workmanship required.