Unbelievable cape inspiration from the #victoriaandalbertmuseum #kimono exhibition, the last exhibition I saw before the world went weird. The work in these pieces is breathtaking. For me, there are no greater works of art. Outstanding love and craftsmanship (craftswomanship? Craftpersonsship?) In each and every piece … to wear one of these gowns must be other worldly, incredibly lifting almost enlightening. Oh my goodness.. can you imagine. There’s no way I can produce something as fine as this but I can try to create a loser more contemporary version of a wearable art that enhances ones spirit. Holy moley … watch this space! #capeofcreativepurpose #marchmonthouse #capeproject #contemporaryembroidery #embroidery #lougardinerembroidery #silkquilt #applique #kimono #silkappplique #lougardinerartist #britishartist #designermaker 
Because I love you in grey worn by yours truly......Hiiiiiiiiiii! 🤩🪐 hope you’re all doing fine. 💛👍🏼 
‘Delivering tea’ velvet pouffe has found her way to a beautiful new home. Get those feet up and rest ... so important to rest. Pouffes available to order. Please contact me directly for information louise@lougardiner.co.uk #pouffes #velvet #floorcushions #lougardiner #elephants #elephantsofinstagram #tea #deliveringtea 
Drawing twigs #twigs #drawings 
Drawing into the night as I listen to amazing electronic, dance sounds. #twigs #ilovetwigs #drawing #research #creativepurpose 
So delighted my silk scarves are put to such beautiful use. You may think I’m joking but they can be used in soooo many ways and they fit in your pocket. Bless this beautiful babe - may she sleep like an angel. ❤️ 
How does an Acorn become this?! A majestic wise and abundant Oak tree now seasonally adorned with beautiful brand new papery bright leaves. Stunning. RESPECT. 🙌🏼 What a huge place to live for all the little creatures. Praise be Mother Nature! You’re just amazing💫🌱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #MotherNature #nature #creative-purpose #capeofcreativepurpose #seasonalchange #wonderfulnature #naturalworld #beautifulplanet #nurturewithnature #inspiredbynature #inspirationalnature #treeofwonder #marchmontinspiration #lougardinerembroidery #lougardiner #contemporaryembroidery #embroideryrocks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 
I 💛 hawthorn blossom. I’m regularly indulging in nature as I think my next project through and the multi layered approach I must employ and the help that I need. It’s a big one. #capeofcreativepurpose 
Delivering Tea - a row of appliqué and embroidery elephants inspired by a trip to India and a moment sitting by a river in Hampi - also available as a print in fact. (DM me) Then also ‘Because I love you’ in brand new oak leak green and powerful fun and gorgeous pink 💥 - this embroidery original sold in India in an exhibition in Delhi - 15 years ago. Has made me feel quite nostalgic. I’ve been thinking about all the artworks I’ve done in my life and am imagining them in a room all together. A massive dream but hey - maybe one day and we can dream! Pouffes and floor cushions available - it’s so grounding hanging out on the floor - just hard getting up again! Thank you @bristol_upholstery_collective for their amazing professional work ⚡️⚡️⚡️ DM me for details on pouffes - £450-£650 ⭐️ #pouffelove #pouffe #velvetpouffe #britishdesign #britishmade #britishmadegifts #artistdesignermaker #becauseiloveyou #sumptuousbeauty #contemporaryembroidery #embroidery #lougardinerembroidery #silkquilt #applique #elephants #elephantsinart #silkappplique #lougardinerartist #britishartist #designermaker