Our Philosophy
At Azor, everything begins with a love of craft and storytelling. Whether it’s a diary or a handbag, I design with intention—pieces that hold space for your stories, journeys, and everyday life.
Meet the Maker: Taryn
Hi, I’m Taryn—the heart behind Azor. I studied Fine Art at the Michaelis School of Fine Art (UCT), majoring in photography. But my real creative journey began in a bookbinding class, where I discovered a love for the process of crafting books by hand—making paper, stitching bindings, designing covers. I was hooked.
Where It All Began
During my art studies, I spent hours at the campus bindery creating handmade books. I always knew I’d return to that love. Years later, in the quiet of the pandemic, my husband opened a bookstore—and I saw a gap. I couldn’t find a diary that felt right. Most were too structured, filled with prompts I didn’t want. So I made my own: a space for everyday thoughts, creative bursts, or simply wandering words. The response has been amazing, and I continue to refine the diaries each year.
A Love for Leather & Legacy
Handbags have always been a quiet obsession. As a kid, I stitched my own from scraps. In 2012, my dad gifted me a vintage leather sewing machine. I started creating bags but soon realized my strength was in design, not production. That led me to Italy—armed with some Italian and a strong vision—to find the right factory.
My first design was inspired by a handbag passed down through three generations in my family. That heirloom spirit lives on in every piece—especially our La Luce bags, made in Italy in our signature Aquamarine color.
