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, Gebroken, Romina Schimpf

Romina Schimpf

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

CHF 2,426

Painting, Cape west, Jean-Roch Klethi

Jean-Roch Klethi

Painting . 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting . 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

CHF 505

Fine Art Drawings, Renuka, Kiim Hyun Kim

Kiim Hyun Kim

Fine Art Drawings . 76 x 55 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 29.9 x 21.7 x 0.4 inch

CHF 874

Painting, Spirale, Jonathan Pradillon

Jonathan Pradillon

Painting . 38 x 38 x 0.1 cm Painting . 15 x 15 x 0 inch

CHF 291

Painting, Godspeed, Philippe Huart

Philippe Huart

Painting . 100 x 100 x 4.5 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.8 inch

CHF 8,735

Sculpture, Hypomnema #2, Ivan Castiblanco

Ivan Castiblanco

Sculpture . 199.9 x 296.9 x 79.8 cm Sculpture . 78.7 x 116.9 x 31.4 inch

CHF 8,001

Painting, Rainbow rain, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Painting . 60 x 120 x 3 cm Painting . 23.6 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,815

Painting, Monk, Karolina Feigina

Karolina Feigina

Painting . 116 x 82 x 3 cm Painting . 45.7 x 32.3 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,038

Painting, Tranquility, Ademola Ajayi

Ademola Ajayi

Painting . 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting . 40 x 30 x 1 inch

CHF 2,533

Painting, Puerta cuadrada, Kirra Kusy

Kirra Kusy

Painting . 160 x 170 x 2 cm Painting . 63 x 66.9 x 0.8 inch

CHF 3,300

Sculpture, Rock peel, Joan West

Joan West

Sculpture . 20 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture . 7.9 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

CHF 1,116

Sculpture, Sechoir jaune, Léa Dedieu

Léa Dedieu

Sculpture . 40 x 30 x 3 cm Sculpture . 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

CHF 854

Painting, Femme Puzzle, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

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

CHF 3,785

Painting, 1.20 (Ref 09), Jill Moser

Jill Moser

Painting . 76.2 x 57.2 cm Painting . 30 x 22.5 inch

CHF 6,775

Painting, Chaos, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 48.9 x 127 x 5.1 cm Painting . 19.25 x 50 x 2 inch

CHF 2,667

Painting, Ballerina, Martina Hamrik

Martina Hamrik

Painting . 150 x 115 x 6 cm Painting . 59.1 x 45.3 x 2.4 inch

CHF 4,076

Design, N°69, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 50 x 50 x 1 cm Design . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

CHF 874

Sculpture, FellenMaske, Osse Müller

Osse Müller

Sculpture . 75 x 30 x 10 cm Sculpture . 29.5 x 11.8 x 3.9 inch

CHF 1,165

Sculpture, Kwaa, Patrick Tagoe-Turkson

Patrick Tagoe-Turkson

Sculpture . 127 x 203.2 x 10.2 cm Sculpture . 50 x 80 x 4 inch

CHF 14,224

Sculpture, Watamahi blanche, Verog

Verog

Sculpture . 58 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture . 22.8 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch

CHF 1,456

Painting, Sirens, Matthew Langley

Matthew Langley

Painting . 101.6 x 152.4 cm Painting . 40 x 60 inch

CHF 8,483

Sculpture, Red equilibrium, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Sculpture . 80 x 80 x 4 cm Sculpture . 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

CHF 2,135

Painting, Rock Attack, Philippe Huart

Philippe Huart

Painting . 100 x 81 x 4.5 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.8 inch

CHF 7,765

Painting, Blue View, Marcy Rosenblat

Marcy Rosenblat

Painting . 91 x 91 cm Painting . 35.8 x 35.8 inch

CHF 3,594

Print, Sprout, Sumit Mehndiratta

Sumit Mehndiratta

Print . 61 x 91 x 3 cm Print . 24 x 35.8 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,165

Painting, Spark, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 237.5 x 118.1 x 0.3 cm Painting . 93.5 x 46.5 x 0.12 inch

CHF 4,445

Painting, Son Of A Man, Amir Kerr

Amir Kerr

Painting . 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting . 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 6,223

Painting, Capucine, Patricia Simsa

Patricia Simsa

Painting . 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting . 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch

CHF 3,397

Painting, Tapestry 1, Poovi Art

Poovi Art

Painting . 61 x 99.1 x 2.5 cm Painting . 24 x 39 x 1 inch

CHF 400 CHF 280

Painting, White light, Laura Newman

Laura Newman

Painting . 102 x 76 cm Painting . 40.2 x 29.9 inch

CHF 6,775