[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"news-6401-EN":3},{"pk":4,"summary":5,"news_id":6,"published":7,"posted":8,"ex_news":9,"pinned":9,"images":10,"ex_artist":9,"tags":19,"body":20,"tile_image":12,"permalink":21,"title":22},"news","\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.",6401,"2025-03-05T10:00:00","2025-03-05T10:00:00#6401",false,[11,13,15,17],{"filename":12},"blog_6401_638767721263545876.jpg",{"filename":14},"blog_6401_638767721334086985.jpg",{"filename":16},"blog_6401_638767721410078738.jpg",{"filename":18},"blog_6401_638767721504510460.jpg","#design#publishing#textiles#history#detail#book cover#intricate#studio duco#","\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&rsquo;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&nbsp;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>","\u002Fnews\u002F6401\u002Fthreads_of_empire","Threads of Empire"]