The Guardian Cushion

A handmade textile piece inspired by protection, intuition and the feeling of being watched over.

At the centre of The Guardian is a single open palm, embroidered with an eye and surrounded by small stars. Around it, fragments of fabric marked with simple crosses create a protective, almost talismanic border.

The design draws inspiration from ancient symbols of protection, intuition and spiritual guardianship, but is deliberately reinterpreted through a contemporary, playful textile language.

The hand represents the instinct to protect — to hold something close, to create a boundary, and to reach out when needed. The eye represents awareness and intuition: that quiet feeling of knowing when something is right, or when something needs your attention.

Every element has been designed, appliquéd and embroidered by hand, making this a completely original piece. The raw edges, visible stitching and irregular fabric fragments are intentional, celebrating the imperfections and individuality of handmade work.

Set against a rich coral-pink ground and finished with tactile fringed edges, The Guardian is designed to sit somewhere between cushion, artwork and object.

Please note: As each piece is handmade, small variations and imperfections are part of its character. No two pieces will ever be exactly the same.