W h i t e s h e l l / Colour of the Month #4

In March we're celebrating Whiteshell colour made from disposed eggshells! It's fascinating to know that eggshells were used for multiple purposes in Antiquity.  In Egypt, ostriches were quite used animals; the feathers for decoration, the eggs for food and the shells for ornamentation and pigment. I can say that holding an ostrich eggshell is a fascinating experience; admiring its colour, size, texture and hardness makes you think about the beauty in nature.

C O L O U R P R O V E N A N C E / Colour of the Month #3

We are CELEBRATING colour and each month I will introduce a different colour palette and story. I will be presenting my project Colour Provenance, which is palette made up of eight ancient colours from the animal, plant and mineral world including Saffron: a golden colour; cave and primitive colours such as natural Ochres; first ever used green Malachite and blue Azurite and so many other fascinating stories and origins behind natural materials and colours. 

O C H R E / Colour of the Month #2

As we start the new year here is an update on new colour vibes! This month we are celebrating the deep-warm and vibrant Ochre colour. Also known as natural earth, soil and terra, which still is a big trend today. You may find inspiration and insight on how to apply this colour today, creating smart colour swatches and inspirational mood-boards! 

S A F F R O N / Colour of the Month #1

The waters of the Mediterranean Sea have witnessed the most fascinating trade routes of spices and colour. Saffron is a spice that is extracted from the dried stigmas of thecrocus sativus, and has always been one of the world’s most costly substances.

Read more about the fascinating story behind this magnificent colour and a bonus recipe for you to try at home.

S U M M E R Pop-Up Shop

Good news! 

We've curated a small summer pop-up shop in the South of Italy with great collection pieces. 

L A G U A J I R A / Dessert landscapes

Inside Colombia's most adventurous and arid experience. La Guajira, Colombia is far away - blissfully away. The environmentally protected peninsula is located in the Northern part of Colombia - 4/6 hours from Santa Marta.

V I L L A de L E Y V A / An enchanting spot in Colombia

M A D R E Museum Napoli

This time The Traveling Colour Book visited the city of the Vesuvius volcano, Napoli. Some glimpses from the fascinating Madre museum of contemporary art and Daniel Buren's installation Kindergarden.

E A S T V I L L A G E / NYC

P O M P E I I / The city of eternal colours

The Traveling Colour Book got new colour inspirations from the ancient city near Rome called Pompeii. ‘Materia prima’ such as natural earths, marbles and stones were seen in architecture and interiors; mosaics and frescoes embellish the walls, floors and ceilings of the ruins.