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, Birds, Laura Newman

Laura Newman

Painting . 183 x 142 cm Painting . 72 x 55.9 inch

CHF 14,315

Painting, Transparent, To Gallardo

To Gallardo

Painting . 80 x 80 x 5 cm Painting . 31.5 x 31.5 x 2 inch

CHF 2,426

Painting, Fiery Tulip, Olga Dzurova

Olga Dzurova

Painting . 25 x 24 x 1 cm Painting . 9.8 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch

CHF 146

Design, N°68, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 64 x 50 x 1 cm Design . 25.2 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

CHF 922

Sculpture, Blue 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, Beach house, Laura Newman

Laura Newman

Painting . 183 x 142 cm Painting . 72 x 55.9 inch

CHF 14,315

Painting, Diversité, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting . 72 x 54 x 2 cm Painting . 28.3 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,456

Design, Jasoo. Rug and stool, WKND Lab

WKND Lab

Design . 119.9 x 99.8 x 30 cm Design . 47.2 x 39.3 x 11.8 inch

CHF 11,557

Painting, Eté Indien, 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, Charlot Colors, PyB

PyB

Painting . 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 194

Painting, Marianne nine Colors, PyB

PyB

Painting . 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 194

Painting, Botanic, Pascal Marlin

Pascal Marlin

Painting . 21 x 14 x 0.1 cm Painting . 8.3 x 5.5 x 0 inch

CHF 136

Painting, Botanic, Pascal Marlin

Pascal Marlin

Painting . 21 x 14 x 0.1 cm Painting . 8.3 x 5.5 x 0 inch

CHF 136

Painting, Coccinelle colors, PyB

PyB

Painting . 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 175

Design, N°73, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 88 x 70 x 1.5 cm Design . 34.6 x 27.6 x 0.6 inch

CHF 1,941

Painting, Swallow, Elizabeth Becker

Elizabeth Becker

Painting . 22.9 x 30.5 cm Painting . 9 x 12 inch

CHF 222

Sculpture, Maeduep; Piece 3, WKND Lab

WKND Lab

Sculpture . 18 x 16 x 7.1 cm Sculpture . 7.1 x 6.3 x 2.8 inch

CHF 293

Design, Floral Tapestry, Poovi Art

Poovi Art

Design . 73.7 x 114.3 x 2.5 cm Design . 29 x 45 x 1 inch

CHF 577 CHF 520

Painting, Star bright, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 20.3 x 25.4 x 1.9 cm Painting . 8 x 10 x 0.75 inch

CHF 267

Sculpture, Izanami, Juliette Clovis

Juliette Clovis

Sculpture . 34 x 34 x 27 cm Sculpture . 13.4 x 13.4 x 10.6 inch

CHF 6,648

Design, N°72, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 70 x 65 x 1.5 cm Design . 27.6 x 25.6 x 0.6 inch

CHF 1,456

Fine Art Drawings, Entanglement I, Beatriz Oggero

Beatriz Oggero

Fine Art Drawings . 25 x 23 cm Fine Art Drawings . 9.8 x 9.1 inch

CHF 272

Painting, Blue tulip, Olga Dzurova

Olga Dzurova

Painting . 25 x 24 x 1 cm Painting . 9.8 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch

CHF 126

Sculpture, Restriction, Gaya Lastovjak

Gaya Lastovjak

Sculpture . 45 x 35 x 6 cm Sculpture . 17.7 x 13.8 x 2.4 inch

CHF 2,232

Painting, La marelle, Patricia Simsa

Patricia Simsa

Painting . 80 x 100 x 5 cm Painting . 31.5 x 39.4 x 2 inch

CHF 3,106

Painting, What else ?, Fabrizio Lavagna

Fabrizio Lavagna

Painting . 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting . 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,815

Painting, Umbilical., Ana Seggiaro

Ana Seggiaro

Painting . 30 x 24.9 x 0.3 cm Painting . 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

CHF 667

Painting, Tête, Pascal Marlin

Pascal Marlin

Painting . 15 x 15 x 0.1 cm Painting . 5.9 x 5.9 x 0 inch

CHF 97

Painting, Tête, Pascal Marlin

Pascal Marlin

Painting . 15 x 15 x 0.1 cm Painting . 5.9 x 5.9 x 0 inch

CHF 97

Painting, Jambes, Pascal Marlin

Pascal Marlin

Painting . 15 x 15 x 0.1 cm Painting . 5.9 x 5.9 x 0 inch

CHF 97