Maria Luisa Frongia’s exquisite embroideries preserve an ancient feminine knowledge codified and handed down from mother to daughter, linked to typical customs and colourful traditional Sardinian garments. Thanks to this legacy, Maria Luisa learned the tailoring and embroidery techniques from her mother, creatively using fabrics and yarns even as a child, gradually developing the skilled aptitude of those who master a craft naturally. Dedicated to the faithful reproduction of the complex traditional costumes for women and men, her production stands out for its fine thin black woollen fabric shawls, embroidered with brightly coloured and expressively composed elegant floral motifs. Recognised and sought after thanks to her expertise which she puts to use in diverse professional domains such as that of theatrical costume design, Maria Luisa works and exhibits her creations in her pleasing workshop in the historic centre of Samugheo, and every year she participates in the renowned Sardinian Handicraft Fair in her native village, where the excellences of the island craftsmanship are brought together.