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Detail from a Lion Hunt, picture taken at the British Museum a couple of years ago. My dad @jalalwandavi and I always get overwhelmed by emotions when we see this wall, this picture only shows a detail of the lions hunting scene . King Ashurnasirpal is here depicted finishing off one of the 450 lions that he claims to have killed. Killing lions was a royal sport in Assyria, symbolising the king’s role as protector of civilisation against savagery . There used to be lions living throughout Europe and they officially became extinct in the year 100 AD . . . . . #extinction #lionshunt #assyrian #nimrud #kingashurnasirpal #britishmuseumlondon #basrelief #lionsextinction #middleeast (at British Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPIzw4Cl-UV/?utm_medium=tumblr

We are staying in a cabin in the middle of some woodland on the Isle of Wight for a few days and we are hearing wood pigeons cooing every morning. . . . . . #woodpigeons #ink #watercolour #onelinedrawing #isleofwight #cooing #woodlands (at Newport, Isle of Wight) https://www.instagram.com/p/COgFjLSldh3/?igshid=1wd4f7p8aux5c

What will you do to celebrate our planet today and show it your appreciation ? Today it’s an opportunity to act and share our environment values so that our governments can hear our voices and take action in reducing CO2 emissions for each country in the world . I have just signed up for a Nottingham city Council @mynottingham zoom seminar called “Carbon Neutral by 2028: Have your say” We have the United Nations 2021 Climate conference in Glasgow this year, so it is an opportunity to really enquire into what concerns should our Government address by then. . . . . . . #takeactionnow #saveourplanet #restoreourearth #earthday2021 #earthday #51yearsofearthday #climateactiontracker #clumateactionnow #thewaronwildlife #reconnectwithnature #nottingham #carbonneutralby2030 #co2emissionreduction (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN9zu0xl2oM/?igshid=1q43prc3ncpw0

Earth Day 2021 is starting tomorrow , as part of a three days opportunity to get involved in sharing our values and support towards our planet . This years’s theme is #restoreourearth Even though sometimes it feels like the world is constantly falling apart under our very own hands, Earth Day is an opportunity to positively contribute and share around building a better, safer and cleaner world. Even though we are a fashion brand , we are proud to be a completely cruelty free business, committed to making a difference in the animal welfare side of fashion. We share our gender neutral values by creating unisex vegan knitwear sustainably made in the Midlands. This is key for us to keep our CO2 emission as low as possible, so that we are not costing the earth’s life to knit our garments. 📷Picture taken locally today in Nottingham, model is our good friend Tyler @tjwalker10 , looking stunning in our Starling Turtle Neck Jumper in Black Organic Cotton. . . . . . #takeactionnow #lowco2emissions #veganbusiness #earthday2021 #fashionrevolution #madeinthemidlands #crueltyfreeknitwear #thereisnoplanetb #thinkbeforeyoubuy #plasticfreefashion #genderneutralfashion #trentbasinnottingham #mensknitwear #britishfashion #compassionatefashion (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN760ntF6pX/?igshid=12j40rd7sm6m9

Cuckoo flowers They mark the arrival of spring as they spread around the grassland and meadows between April and June. I had the pleasure of encountering these cuckoo flowers on one of our walks around Nottingham. A special flower for a special place. . . . . #savetheplanet #earthday2021 #zerowasteliving #walking #cuckooflower #nottinghamshire #springflowers #petals #wildflowers #behealthybehappy #nottinghamvegans #fashionrevolutionweek2021 (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN4txlmF9rF/?igshid=1kikvmu81kqf9

A magnificent red kite flew passed us a couple of times in our walk with the boys yesterday. This bird of prey used to be very common in old days, particularly London ; the last sighting ( until recently) in London was in 1859; then it was persecuted and it was the main reason behind the birds elimination; they were even written about by Shakespeare . Only recently it has successfully been reintroduced and is now thriving across the country. . . . . #wildlife #sightings #kitesbirds #kites #rspb_love_nature #loveanimals #livinginharmonywithnature #earthday2021 #birdwatchinguk #portmeadow #oxfordlife #skies #rainbow (at Port Meadow, Oxford) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN2S6Mkl8G5/?igshid=1g8h715vm7ie2

I have found a picture taken by an Italian girl from Rome I had met in the hostel where I was staying in August 2019. I had left Italy and came to England and stayed in north london . I only had a suitcase and lots of dreams at the time. I had it as my English was great and it wasn’t really 😅 I spent most of the year getting lost in the tube and trying to work out what people were saying to me. Living in the hostel was a great experience, I met people from all around the world and enjoyed rediscovering myself and creating my future from scratch. . . . . #london #wherethewindblows #howitstarted #englishlanguage #adventure #19yearsold #noclue #lifeisanadventure #greatbritain #outofmycomfortzone #northlondon #1999 #fashionatitsprime #welovethenineties😎 (at Belsize Park, Hampstead, London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNrm3lWFrws/?igshid=v3cmizn996cj

I had my second birthday in a row in lockdown this year! Joe and I went cycling into town and had lunch at @falafel_nottm -our favourite falafel take out-, had lunch with the pigeons of market square; took the boys to the hook nature reserve and “met up” on zoom with some of my closest friends in Italy. We may be far but we are connected. This photo was taken from Joe whilst I was “modelling” on our dog walk some of my knitwear . Bruce and Baby Basil @bruce_and_tiggy decided to join in too. . . . . . #fashioninspiration #veganfashion #crueltyfreefashion #organiccotton #woolfreeknitwear #thehooknaturereserve #nottinghamvegans #organicknitwear #lallawandaviknitwear #fashionrevolution #fashionrevolutionweek2021 #transparentfashionbrand #madeinthemidlands (at The Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNmrrGQFZdT/?igshid=160nh7n823f7y

I had my second birthday in a row in lockdown this year! Joe and I went cycling into town and had lunch at @falafel_nottm - our favourite falafel take out- , had lunch with the pigeons of market square; took the boys to the hook nature reserve and “met up” on zoom with some of my closest friends in Italy. We may be far but we are connected. This photo was taken from Joe whilst I was “modelling” on our dog walk some of my knitwear . Bruce and Baby Basil @bruce_and_tiggy decided to join in too. . . . . . #lockdownbirthday #photobomb #hooknaturereserve #nottinghamvegans #veganfashion #crueltyfreeknitwear #woolfreeknitwear #organicfashion #lallawandaviknitwear #turtlenecksweater #veganscarf #organiccotton #outdoorslife #organiclife #fashionrevolution #fashionrevolutionweek2021 #transparentfashionbrand (at The Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNmq5EAFJDz/?igshid=1vtmxab7pv5rg

The Turtle Dove Every year hunting and habitat loss is dragging the European Turtle Dove closer to the very edge of existence. A bird that apparently used to be very common in this country up to thirty years ago, is now a rare species. Unsustainable hunting, and changes to habitat caused by intensive agriculture are at the cause of the major decline of Turtle doves. Birds that used to be a common species It is blindingly obvious that hunting of Turtle Doves must stop. Not in the future, but immediately. Sustainable hunting of poor innocent birds trying to migrate from Africa and Europe is a myth. . . . . . . #unsustainablehunting #stophuntinganimals #turtledoves #texture #illustration #respectnature #stopkillinganimalsforfun #extinction #watercolour #onelinedrawing #pendrawing #feathers #ink #protectnature #rspb_love_nature #loveourplanet (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNXBnwMFXJf/?igshid=xjj8txnagktt

Our favourite shades of green 🌳🌲🍀 . . . . #green #organiccottonyarn #ethicalfashion #responsiblefashionbrand #madeinthemidlands #ukproducer #plantbasedknitwear #veganfashionblogger #theoakscarf #manifatturasesia #nottinghambusiness #ethicalfashion #organicliving #lichen #lallawandaviknitwear (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNHwg2dlit6/?igshid=veu3qlyk8b34

Joe has helped me to take some shots of the news scarves - not exactly a @chrisharrisuk and @chloe_gray_ photoshoot but still quite a nice project . We took this picture last week and the temperature has massively increased since then- let’s call it an early summer?! I am wearing the new Oak Scarf in Lichen Green and my favourite turtle neck in sky blue and green organic cotton. Anyway, it looks like it’s back to snowing next week so scarves will come handy again 😏 . . . . . . . . . #scarves #crazyweather #organicknitwear #plantbasedfashion #woolfreeknitwear #crueltyfreeliving #cameliahouse #wollatonparknottingham #nottinghambusiness #veganknitwear #unisexclothing #knittedscarf #organiccotton (at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFlHaJljCe/?igshid=1i54nl8zyu3x8

Lichen growing on a wooden fence . . . . . #lichen #woodenfence #countrysidewalks #green #spring #light #breathe #outandabout #nottinghamshire #nottingham #beauty #details (at Skylarks Nature Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNClx3rFoGr/?igshid=2amtf0rzbe78

Joe has been taking taking a few days off recently, although he’s back to work today. Working on two nature reserves is very hard work. He is accountable for the sites and safety of all the nature and birds lovers that come to check the latest migration 🦉🐤arrivals . When he is on holiday , he likes going cycling 🚴🏻and eat lots of nice vegan food. . . . . . . #keepinghealthy #veganlifestyle #cycling #lovelife #nottingham #safetyfirst #spring #staycationuk #timeoffwork #outdoorliving #ortlieb #veganfood (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM_2NPaFmBz/?igshid=18ehzraa75eiw

I calculated that if I hand wind one hank a day ( @veganyarn you’d be proud) I will be able to start production of a new exciting range of warm winter cruelty-free jumpers by mid June. #keepcalmandcarryonhandwinding #watchthisspace . . . . . #madeinthemidlands #ukfashion #veganknitwear #plantbased #plantbasedknitwear #unisexclothing #veganknitwear #nottinghamsmallbusiness #lallawandaviknitwear #naturaldyes #veganyarnbrand #thejoysofknitting #blue (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM96TK2liX6/?igshid=axkxrbawllw8

This is how happy Joe gets when I ask him to model 😅. I think he looks good though, doesn’t he? #thejoysoflockdown . . . . . #husbandgoals #organiccotton #unisexclothing #menspoloneck #knittedscarf #crueltyfreefashion #mensfashion #veganmen #modellinghusband #hesohatesphotos #thankyouforyoursupport #patienthusband (at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM61f1RFILj/?igshid=xp85db3xa1fs

The main part of the Skye Blue Jumper in bamboo is knitted following a travelling rib pattern giving this plant based garment a 3D effect . . . . . #3d #watercolour #fashionillustration #sketch #ink #waterbased #texture #inspiration #unisex #mensjumper #rib #plantbasedknitwear #blue #bambooyarn #naturalfibre #soft #roundneck #chicknits #madeinthemidlands #nottinghambased #drawing #woolfreeknitwear #organicfibres (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM48SOaFM5q/?igshid=stuplphsh4kx