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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Painting, Red gradient, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$1,925

Painting, Crop, Marcy Rosenblat

Marcy Rosenblat

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

$1,978

Painting, Fold, Marcy Rosenblat

Marcy Rosenblat

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

$989

Painting, Cherries, Klimenko Olena

Klimenko Olena

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

$854

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

$14,437

Sculpture, The blue wave, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Sculpture - 80 x 120 x 6 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 47.2 x 2.4 inch

$3,850

Sculpture, American eagle, Jicé

Jicé

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

$4,451

Painting, Ecorses, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

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

$4,692

Painting, Cactus, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

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

$4,692

Painting, #1179, Arvid Boecker

Arvid Boecker

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

$3,461

Sculpture, Passage, Mireille Guérin

Mireille Guérin

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

$6,978

Painting, Tsunami, Kusbudiyanto

Kusbudiyanto

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

$1,400

Painting, Survivor, Kusbudiyanto

Kusbudiyanto

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

$2,000

Painting, Dream To Fly, Kusbudiyanto

Kusbudiyanto

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

$2,200

Sculpture, Red Dous, Olga Radionova

Olga Radionova

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

$1,083

Sculpture, Bible, Yaacov Agam

Yaacov Agam

Sculpture - 28 x 22 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 11 x 8.7 x 2.2 inch

$2,406

Painting, Paragon, Brian Neish

Brian Neish

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

$3,390

Photography, NY # 201801, Paul Snell

Paul Snell

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

$7,487

Photography, NY # 201802, Paul Snell

Paul Snell

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

$7,487

Painting, Bubbles, Ed Potapenkov

Ed Potapenkov

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

$2,166

Print, Bleu, Corneille

Corneille

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

$421

Print, Nativity, Evelyne Huet

Evelyne Huet

Print - 89 x 63 x 2 cm Print - 35 x 24.8 x 0.8 inch

$4,812

Painting, Electricity, Anthony Frost

Anthony Frost

Painting - 61 x 30.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 24 x 12 x 0.2 inch

$5,651

Painting, Rare bird, Catherine Clare

Catherine Clare

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

$3,008