[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"news-6401-EN":3},{"news_id":4,"summary":5,"body":6,"published":7,"tile_image":8,"ex_news":9,"images":10,"pk":18,"tags":19,"posted":20,"pinned":9,"title":21,"permalink":22,"ex_artist":9},6401,"\u003Ca href=\"\u002FStudioDuco\">Studio Duco\u003C\u002Fa> is delighted to unveil the cover artwork created for Threads of Empire, an intriguing hardback published by Macmillan.","\u003Cp>Written by Dorothy Armstrong, the book traces the global history of empires through the intricate stories of twelve historic carpets.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\u003Cp>Studio Duco’s design weaves together elements from these ancient textiles into a visually rich and layered composition, blending cultural motifs, colours, and textures to evoke the craftsmanship and narratives embedded in each piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\u003Cp>The resulting artwork pays homage to both the artistry of the carpets themselves and the complex histories they represent, forming a tapestry of visual storytelling that invites readers into the world of woven history.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\u003Cp>The book is available for purchase at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.waterstones.com\u002Fbook\u002Fthreads-of-empire\u002Fdorothy-armstrong\u002F9781399614221\">Waterstones\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>","2025-03-05T10:00:00","blog_6401_638767721263545876.jpg",false,[11,12,14,16],{"filename":8},{"filename":13},"blog_6401_638767721334086985.jpg",{"filename":15},"blog_6401_638767721410078738.jpg",{"filename":17},"blog_6401_638767721504510460.jpg","news","#design#publishing#textiles#history#detail#book cover#intricate#studio duco#","2025-03-05T10:00:00#6401","Threads of Empire","\u002Fnews\u002F6401\u002Fthreads_of_empire"]