Welcome to Alghero and welcome to
“l’altra Isola”, the Sardinian craft shop located
in Via Maiorca, 107 - in the historical centre of Alghero, Sardinia, Italy.
“L’altra isola” selects with passion the traditional yet contemporary handcrafts
from the best artists of Sardinia, to reward your homes with precious and original
gifts.
Creativity and Traditions
Earth, wool and vegetable fibers, leathers and woods, stones and valuable metals;
natural materials that the Sardinian civilization used to manufacture items
for their day to day use, to work, to celebrate, for their clothing, to decorate
and to protect themselves.
Only the most talented artists are able to present again with their manufactures, the skills and the abilities passed on by their ancestors merging these with contemporary inspiration.
We propose unique items that foster the secrets of the handcrafts and reflect the mysterious, fascinating and colorful history of Sardinia. Choose from the typical shawls, the carpets and tapestries, the plates and the finest ceramic ware, the wooden masks of Mamoiada and Ottana, the beautiful hand-woven baskets and the Sardinian cowbells, the trays and the wooden boards, the silver jewels and the lamps.
For a precious and unique gift, wedding lists, a piece of authentic
yet modern Sardinian handcraft to take home with you, come and visit us in
Via Maiorca, 107 in the heart of the historical centre of Alghero - in Sardinia.
You will discover the traditions and the distinctive art of an inimitable
island.
WELCOME / Benvenuti!




