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, Valentine 5, Marian Williams

Marian Williams

Painting . 20 x 20 x 0.5 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.2 inch

CHF 97

Painting, The Bride, Marian Williams

Marian Williams

Painting . 40 x 40 x 4 cm Painting . 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

CHF 388

Painting, Vual, Alessandra Bisi

Alessandra Bisi

Painting . 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Painting . 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

CHF 165

Painting, Sil, Alessandra Bisi

Sil

Alessandra Bisi

Painting . 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Painting . 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

CHF 165

Painting, ECHO OF FLIGHT, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

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

CHF 2,524

Painting, Rendez vous, Patricia Simsa

Patricia Simsa

Painting . 116 x 90 x 3 cm Painting . 45.7 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

CHF 3,397 CHF 2,887

Painting, Dare, Alain Churlaud

Alain Churlaud

Painting . 70 x 57 x 2 cm Painting . 27.6 x 22.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 776

Painting, So chic so shock, Eklektik

Eklektik

Painting . 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch

CHF 2,426

Painting, Autorretrato, Ana Seggiaro

Ana Seggiaro

Painting . 116.8 x 88.9 x 0.3 cm Painting . 46 x 35 x 0.1 inch

CHF 2,667

Painting, Baiser d'Asie, Mila

Mila

Painting . 116 x 73 cm Painting . 45.7 x 28.7 inch

CHF 4,445

Design, N°64, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 70 x 50 x 1 cm Design . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

CHF 1,941

Sculpture, Pegase, Virginie DEVIN

Virginie DEVIN

Sculpture . 50 x 20 x 10 cm Sculpture . 19.7 x 7.9 x 3.9 inch

CHF 1,941

Painting, Flag, Antonio Bokel

Antonio Bokel

Painting . 174 x 170 x 0.5 cm Painting . 68.5 x 66.9 x 0.2 inch

CHF 5,047

Painting, #1179, Arvid Boecker

Arvid Boecker

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

CHF 2,887

Print, H-23, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 56.5 x 76 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 inch

CHF 1,747

Print, Nativity, Evelyne Huet

Evelyne Huet

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

CHF 3,882

Print, Eiolo, Sumit Mehndiratta

Sumit Mehndiratta

Print . 84 x 114 x 4 cm Print . 33.1 x 44.9 x 1.6 inch

CHF 631

Fine Art Drawings, Providence, Alexandre Taillandier

Alexandre Taillandier

Fine Art Drawings . 55 x 46 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch

CHF 815

Painting, Geisha I, Ana Seggiaro

Ana Seggiaro

Painting . 154.9 x 88.9 x 0.3 cm Painting . 61 x 35 x 0.1 inch

CHF 4,890

Painting, Papaya, Alessandra Bisi

Alessandra Bisi

Painting . 30 x 21 x 0.2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

CHF 126

Painting, Soko, Alessandra Bisi

Alessandra Bisi

Painting . 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting . 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

CHF 165

Painting, Sel, Alessandra Bisi

Sel

Alessandra Bisi

Painting . 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting . 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

CHF 165

Sculpture, Soft power Vert, Sophie Inard

Sophie Inard

Sculpture . 32 x 25 x 10 cm Sculpture . 12.6 x 9.8 x 3.9 inch

CHF 582

Sculpture, Kiss me, Flora Gueton

Flora Gueton

Sculpture . 48 x 38 x 13 cm Sculpture . 18.9 x 15 x 5.1 inch

CHF 874

Design, Be like snow, Poovi Art

Poovi Art

Design . 45 x 113.5 x 45 cm Design . 17.7 x 44.7 x 17.7 inch

CHF 6,125 CHF 3,369

Fine Art Drawings, Femme feuille, Michèle Coudert

Michèle Coudert

Fine Art Drawings . 40 x 30 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings . 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

CHF 388

Painting, Flowers, Marcus Aitken

Marcus Aitken

Painting . 35 x 28 x 0.1 cm Painting . 13.8 x 11 x 0 inch

CHF 589

Sculpture, No. 6 Tabac, Maria Makarova

Maria Makarova

Sculpture . 17 x 18 x 5 cm Sculpture . 6.7 x 7.1 x 2 inch

CHF 222