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Antonio Farci
On an island of talented craftsmen and artisans, one of the most renowned is potter Antonio Farci. Based in the south near Cagliari, Farci creates whimsical handmade vases, bowls and sculptures in the shape of animals reminiscent of Picasso’s ceramic...
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Case e Cose
This lovely housewares store in Porto Rotondo supplies elegant table top and decoration to many of the villa and yacht owners on the Costa Smeralda.
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Esmeralda Concept
There are a number of Esmeralda outlets in Porto Cervo, but the best is the one on the upper level near Miu Miu, which specializes in housewares.
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Fabiana Boente
Fabiana travels to the hippy markets in San Pantaleo, Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo with her bohemian caftans and beaded sandals but her best selection is in her boutique in Palau.
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San Pantaleo Market
Sardinia’s hippy or crafts market moves to different towns. It is generally in San Pantaleo on Thursday, Porto Cervo on Friday and Porto Rotondo on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. There are a few local artisans who sell linens...
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Stores in Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo generally don’t open until 4:30 or 5 pm and stay open until midnight when the ports come alive with people who have been boating all day. Unfortunately for those who are in search of local crafts, Porto Cervo can really be described as a luxury mall with Cartier, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Cartier, Loro Piana, Miu Miu and Versace outposts mixed in with high-end boutiques carrying internationally known designer labels. The piazza has a lovely view over the harbor and cafés and restaurants where one can linger and take in the scene but for something a little more quaint and local in feeling, head to Porto Rotondo.