A R T R E S T O R A T I O N / Colombia

The Traveling Colour Book had the chance to visit the studio of one of the most influential art restorers in Colombia, her name is Maria Cecilia Alvarez. She has a vast story and experience restoring art from different epochs.

In search of genuine Ochre / Spain

The Traveling Colour Book and Laura Daza, had the chance to travel to Monstserrat, Spain near the city of Barcelona in search of red ochre for the 'Colour Provenance' project.

G A U D I ' S / Modernist Barcelona

'Colour Provenance' at LS:N GLOBAL Textile Futures 'Work In Progress' Report

Colour Provenance by designer Laura Daza www.lauradaza.com explores the ancient origins and distinctions of colour. In a re-interpretation and study of the origins of ancient pigments, Laura is looking to encourage people to rediscover 'lost skills'.

Photography studio Laura Daza

Photography studio Laura Daza

C O L O U R S in Istanbul / Turkey

The Traveling Colour Book sailed to Istanbul to celebrate the 30th birthday of its writer and designer, Laura Daza www.lauradaza.com, with a box full of dreams, experiences and apprenticeship. This is the perfect place to get new inspirations and learn its magnificent history and traditional heritage, which is kept sacred. 

W O R K I N P R O G R E S S / Material Futures Course

The course MA Textile Futures showcased posgraduate projects at the Work In Progress show in Central Saint Martins. 

S H O P / Bespoke limited-edition pieces

I'm so excited to come OUT and launch my first on-line SHOP http://lauradaza.bigcartel.com/  from London! Now you can buy limited edition LAURA DAZA pieces, from any part of the world!

A N C I E N T / Colours

Colour Provenance is a project on its early stage designed by Studio Laura Daza. Is a visual and tactile investigation into the ancient colouring world, using natural materials and early methods for making colours. 

L I M E S T O N E / Island in Portland

The Traveling Colour Book at the limestone island of Portland in England. An incredible adventure into the world of stone carving, geology and craft, using ancient tools for shaping limestone rocks. You can see the process for making COSMETICA project.

C O S M E T I C A / A tool for the future

COSMETICA is a project designed by Studio LAURA DAZA. It comes from the Greek word kosmetike 'technique for ornamentation', are care substances to enhance the appearance, this project starts with the idea of building a scenario for the women of tomorrow. Thinking about her basic needs specially in the area of cosmetics, using local materials left by human exploitation.