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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Design, N°75, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 130 x 110 x 1.5 cm Design . 51.2 x 43.3 x 0.6 inch

CHF 3,397

Sculpture, No. 8 Purple, Maria Makarova

Maria Makarova

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

CHF 222

Sculpture, Guests, Elena Bandurka

Elena Bandurka

Sculpture . 210 x 172 x 1 cm Sculpture . 82.7 x 67.7 x 0.4 inch

CHF 10,668

Painting, Vert, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

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

CHF 267

Painting, Slit, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

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

CHF 267

Painting, Falling, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

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

CHF 267

Painting, Neat, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 40.6 x 50.8 x 1.9 cm Painting . 16 x 20 x 0.75 inch

CHF 267

Painting, Sin I, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 52.1 x 39.4 x 1.9 cm Painting . 20.5 x 15.5 x 0.75 inch

CHF 267

Painting, Flashlight, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 33.7 x 23.5 x 1.9 cm Painting . 13.25 x 9.25 x 0.75 inch

CHF 267

Painting, Catalyst, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.9 cm Painting . 20 x 16 x 0.75 inch

CHF 267

Painting, Spineless, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 30.5 x 23.5 x 1.3 cm Painting . 12 x 9.25 x 0.5 inch

CHF 267

Painting, Wrath, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 36.8 x 23.5 x 2.5 cm Painting . 14.5 x 9.25 x 1 inch

CHF 267

Painting, Balancing Act, Dana Gordon

Dana Gordon

Painting . 198.1 x 152.4 x 0.3 cm Painting . 78 x 60 x 0.1 inch

CHF 13,670

Sculpture, Earnest Eve, Alex Hodge

Alex Hodge

Sculpture . 30.5 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm Sculpture . 12 x 8 x 0.5 inch

CHF 445

Photography, Sans titre 3, Bruno Fournier

Bruno Fournier

Photography . 60 x 90 x 3 cm Photography . 23.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,165

Painting, Yellow Lily, Olga Dzurova

Olga Dzurova

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

CHF 349

Sculpture, CONFLUENCE, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Sculpture . 120 x 160 x 6 cm Sculpture . 47.2 x 63 x 2.4 inch

CHF 5,726

Sculpture, Color Study Red, Studio Snek

Studio Snek

Sculpture . 32 x 26 x 3.5 cm Sculpture . 12.6 x 10.2 x 1.4 inch

CHF 675

Fine Art Drawings, Big Melt #16, Jaanika Peerna

Jaanika Peerna

Fine Art Drawings . 134.62 x 91.44 cm Fine Art Drawings . 53 x 36 inch

CHF 5,622

Painting, Taureau, Josette Dubost

Josette Dubost

Painting . 73 x 60 x 2.5 cm Painting . 28.7 x 23.6 x 1 inch

CHF 582

Sculpture, L'Art de Crâner, JP Malot

JP Malot

Sculpture . 17 x 24 x 24 cm Sculpture . 6.7 x 9.4 x 9.4 inch

CHF 2,135

Sculpture, City, Elena Bandurka

Elena Bandurka

Sculpture . 20 x 100 x 100 cm Sculpture . 7.9 x 39.4 x 39.4 inch

CHF 9,779

Painting, Reflets, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

Painting . 100 x 100 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 inch

CHF 3,785

Painting, Ecorses, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

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

CHF 3,785

Painting, Cactus, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

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

CHF 3,785

Painting, Love Bomb III, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 61 x 45.7 x 0 cm Painting . 24 x 18 x 0.01 inch

CHF 267

Sculpture, No. 3 Persic, Maria Makarova

Maria Makarova

Sculpture . 13 x 13 x 5 cm Sculpture . 5.1 x 5.1 x 2 inch

CHF 222

Painting, Morning Jitters, Michael Alan

Michael Alan

Painting . 35.6 x 27.9 x 0.1 cm Painting . 14 x 11 x 0.04 inch

CHF 3,200

Painting, Horizons, Jean-Roch Klethi

Jean-Roch Klethi

Painting . 25 x 25 x 2 cm Painting . 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 141

Sculpture, Female Desires, Elena Bandurka

Elena Bandurka

Sculpture . 220 x 220 x 20 cm Sculpture . 86.6 x 86.6 x 7.9 inch

CHF 8,534

Painting, Haircuts, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 35.6 x 27.9 x 0 cm Painting . 14 x 11 x 0.01 inch

CHF 267

Painting, Palermo 2, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting . 41 x 32 x 2 cm Painting . 16.1 x 12.6 x 0.8 inch

CHF 243

Sculpture, Love Is Money, Coco Hall

Coco Hall

Sculpture . 22.6 x 30.48 cm Sculpture . 8.9 x 12 inch

CHF 355

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

CHF 388

Painting, Combo 3, Isabelle Hamard

Isabelle Hamard

Painting . 50 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting . 19.7 x 19.7 x 1 inch

CHF 437