Siwa & Figli Company History 

December 30, 2009

In 1985 Ivan Stanojlovic started his accordion manufacturing company in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. This was a very exciting time for the talented young accordionists and craftsman. The accordion has been always very popular in Eastern Europe and the company soon gained recognition among professional musicians and accordion enthusiasts. It was remarkable that SIWA accordions had the distinct quality of Italian made instruments  while producing a powerful tone with instant response required by the balkan folk music.. The company worked in close collaboration with music schools  and sponsored national accordion competitions and festivals. SIWA has even organized its own accordion competions called " The First accordion of Serbia", which was held every year. Numerous competitors used to come from all over the world.

Accordion factory in Belgrade and pictures related to SIWA competitions

In the 1990s Ivan Stanojlovic made many trips to italy in the pursuit of the best quality materials and assemblies  for his accordions. Soon it became clear that there could be no better place to craft accordions than the town of Castelfidardo in Italy, the Accordion capital of the World. In 2005 SIWA was reborn in Castelfidardo under the name " SIWA & FIGLI di Stanojlovic Ivan " Each SIWA & FIGLI accordion is entirely hand made in Italy with the best quality materials. The results from 30 years of experience  and a deep personal passion  for the instrument  are clear as soon as you try Siwa Figli accordion. Crafted to the high quality standards of  the 1960's  and 70's  these new accordions will charm you  with power and tonal richness combined with stylish  design and classic beauty.

SIWA & FIGLI is proud to introduce our new factory in Castelfidardo and its craftmen on work