Textiles

Textiles are design objects made from malleable materials and are typically the result of interlocking fibers of yarns or threads, either by hand or with the use of a loom. 

There are myriad approaches to explore when creating a textile. The most common processes are braiding, knotting, knitting, weaving, crocheting, bonding, tatting, and felting. 

The origins of what is known today as textiles are fur pelts, felted clothes, and leaves. It is believed that cloth material was first used in Northwest Romblon. In terms of timeline, the first signs of worn clothing can be traced back as far as 70,000 years ago, and many believe it existed even earlier. It was discovered that the first dyed fabrics date back to 34,000 BCE in the Republic of Georgia, suggesting textile-like materials were available as early as the Paleolithic era. 

Words often associated with textile art include fabric, clothes, and material. However, it is important to acknowledge the subtle differences between textile and these other terms. For example, a textile can be any material, as long as it incorporates interlocking or interlacing fibers. This can include carpeting, pieces of wall art, and geotextiles. Textiles are typically not used for clothing and upholstery, unlike fabrics and cloth, which require additional steps for production, in order to be properly processed.

Finally, textile is also a great medium for contemporary artists and designers, who like to play with its diversity to let their imagination run free. Whether in textile sculptures or design objects, this medium allows artists to create singular and original pieces. Whether you prefer a minimalist or extravagant style, discover the selection of our experts and find the perfect element for your interior!

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Sculpture, Red Dous, Olga Radionova

Olga Radionova

Sculpture - 60 x 16 x 15 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 6.3 x 5.9 inch

£811

Design, Femina, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Design - 70 x 70 x 3 cm Design - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

£2,072

Painting, Cherries, Klimenko Olena

Klimenko Olena

Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch

£640

Painting, Adjustment, Sasho Stoitzov

Sasho Stoitzov

Painting - 67 x 55 x 3 cm Painting - 26.4 x 21.7 x 1.2 inch

£1,532

Painting, Gebroken, Romina Schimpf

Romina Schimpf

Painting - 110 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 43.3 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

£2,253

Painting, Pucker, Agusti Jane

Agusti Jane

Painting - 40 x 70 cm Painting - 15.7 x 27.6 inch

£1,802

Painting, Untitled, Dark Shield

Dark Shield

Painting - 100 x 72 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.3 x 1.2 inch

£1,442

Sculpture, The labyrinth 2, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Sculpture - 100 x 80 x 4 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

£1,712

Painting, Crop, Marcy Rosenblat

Marcy Rosenblat

Painting - 61 x 61 cm Painting - 24 x 24 inch

£1,400

Painting, New Day, Marcy Rosenblat

Marcy Rosenblat

Painting - 41 x 41 cm Painting - 16.1 x 16.1 inch

£700

Painting, Fold, Marcy Rosenblat

Marcy Rosenblat

Painting - 41 x 41 cm Painting - 16.1 x 16.1 inch

£700

Painting, Abstract Flock, Mark Tobey

Mark Tobey

Painting - 29.5 x 21.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.6 x 8.5 x 0 inch

£10,812

Sculpture, American eagle, Jicé

Jicé

Sculpture - 100 x 85 x 15 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 33.5 x 5.9 inch

£3,334

Painting, Brocéliande, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

£2,703

Painting, Ecorses, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

Painting - 150 x 50 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 inch

£3,514

Painting, Cactus, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

Painting - 150 x 50 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 inch

£3,514

Painting, #1179, Arvid Boecker

Arvid Boecker

Painting - 50 x 40 x 5.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 2.2 inch

£2,450

Sculpture, Passage, Mireille Guérin

Mireille Guérin

Sculpture - 130 x 115 x 5 cm Sculpture - 51.2 x 45.3 x 2 inch

£5,226

Painting, Bubbles, Ed Potapenkov

Ed Potapenkov

Painting - 70 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch

£1,622

Painting, Tsunami, Kusbudiyanto

Kusbudiyanto

Painting - 73 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch

£1,076

Painting, Survivor, Kusbudiyanto

Kusbudiyanto

Painting - 120 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch

£1,538

Painting, Dream To Fly, Kusbudiyanto

Kusbudiyanto

Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

£1,691

Painting, Paragon, Brian Neish

Brian Neish

Painting - 101 x 76 x 5 cm Painting - 39.8 x 29.9 x 2 inch

£2,400

Photography, NY # 201801, Paul Snell

Paul Snell

Photography - 75 x 220 cm Photography - 29.5 x 86.6 inch

£5,300

Painting, Rare bird, Catherine Clare

Catherine Clare

Painting - 140 x 114 x 2.5 cm Painting - 55.1 x 44.9 x 1 inch

£2,253

Sculpture, L'attente, Francis Coffinet

Francis Coffinet

Sculpture - 24 x 19 x 1 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.4 inch

£2,523

Painting, Karma, Ademola Ajayi

Ademola Ajayi

Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1 inch

£1,807

Painting, Jupiter no.41, Nicola Hyslop

Nicola Hyslop

Painting - 125 x 104 x 7 cm Painting - 49.2 x 40.9 x 2.8 inch

£4,250

Print, Bleu, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 35 x 27 x 1 cm Print - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch

£315

Print, DN Girl Brown, Death NYC

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

£53

Painting, Ondée, Jean-Roch Klethi

Jean-Roch Klethi

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

£360