António Adauta started working as an artisan in 1990 when student in Coimbra “rediscovered” the mosaics of Conímbriga. He adapted its patterns to create an Arraiolos stitch framed handmade embroidery. For about three years he worked on the elaboration of “master patterns” and the handcrafting of 16 prototypes. In 1992, the Secretary of State for Culture approved a “manifesto of cultural interest” for this project being sponsorable. This year he started an economic activity as artisan.