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, Thistles, Ed Potapenkov

Ed Potapenkov

Painting . 90 x 110 x 2 cm Painting . 35.4 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,941

Painting, Sleep, Ed Potapenkov

Ed Potapenkov

Painting . 70 x 90 x 2 cm Painting . 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,941

Painting, Oblio, Lorena Fonsato

Lorena Fonsato

Painting . 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting . 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

CHF 252

Print, Revolver bag, Yves Hayat

Yves Hayat

Print . 50 x 50 cm Print . 19.7 x 19.7 inch

CHF 4,853

Sculpture, Ants Are Xtra, Coco Hall

Coco Hall

Sculpture . 30.48 x 22.86 x 1 cm Sculpture . 12 x 9 x 0.4 inch

CHF 267

Sculpture, Kokeshi, Cha

Cha

Sculpture . 33 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture . 13 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

CHF 243 CHF 207

Painting, Woodland Rose, Olga Dzurova

Olga Dzurova

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

CHF 345

Painting, Bubbles, Ed Potapenkov

Ed Potapenkov

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

CHF 1,747

Painting, Le Paradis, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

Painting . 100 x 180 x 0.1 cm Painting . 39.4 x 70.9 x 0 inch

CHF 7,376

Painting, Salute, Barbara d'Antuono

Barbara d'Antuono

Painting . 67 x 65 x 5 cm Painting . 26.4 x 25.6 x 2 inch

CHF 2,912

Design, N°79, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 60 x 80 x 1.5 cm Design . 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.6 inch

CHF 1,165

Painting, Blue Lilly, Olga Dzurova

Olga Dzurova

Painting . 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 345

Painting, Palermo 1, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting . 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting . 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 243

Print, Bloody bag, Yves Hayat

Yves Hayat

Print . 50 x 50 cm Print . 19.7 x 19.7 inch

CHF 4,853

Sculpture, Bad Memory, Coco Hall

Coco Hall

Sculpture . 43.18 x 50.8 x 1 cm Sculpture . 17 x 20 x 0.4 inch

CHF 355

Design, N°80, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm Design . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch

CHF 776

Painting, Rugby 16, Arno Lanzi

Arno Lanzi

Painting . 27 x 22 x 1 cm Painting . 10.6 x 8.7 x 0.4 inch

CHF 330

Painting, Zora, Patricia Simsa

Patricia Simsa

Painting . 30 x 30 x 6 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 2.4 inch

CHF 728

Design, N°78, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 74 x 100 x 2.5 cm Design . 29.1 x 39.4 x 1 inch

CHF 2,038

Painting, E tu splendi, Lorena Fonsato

Lorena Fonsato

Painting . 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 466

Painting, Le chat blanc, Patricia Simsa

Patricia Simsa

Painting . 130 x 162 x 3 cm Painting . 51.2 x 63.8 x 1.2 inch

CHF 8,250

Design, N°65, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 40 x 50 x 1 cm Design . 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

CHF 971

Painting, Apesanteur, Jean-Roch Klethi

Jean-Roch Klethi

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

CHF 214

Painting, Rugby 14, Arno Lanzi

Arno Lanzi

Painting . 22 x 27 x 1 cm Painting . 8.7 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch

CHF 330

Fine Art Drawings, Petite chose # 11, Pascal Marlin

Pascal Marlin

Fine Art Drawings . 24 x 18 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 9.4 x 7.1 x 0 inch

CHF 175

Painting, Flowers W, Hayvon

Hayvon

Painting . 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 193

Design, N°77, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 90 x 60 x 1.5 cm Design . 35.4 x 23.6 x 0.6 inch

CHF 1,747

Design, N°63, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 90 x 30 x 1 cm Design . 35.4 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

CHF 776

Painting, TX4, Marcel Speet

TX4

Marcel Speet

Painting . 60 x 50 x 4 cm Painting . 23.6 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

CHF 655

Fine Art Drawings, Study 6, Dyala Khodary

Dyala Khodary

Fine Art Drawings . 40 x 40 cm Fine Art Drawings . 15.7 x 15.7 inch

CHF 291

Painting, Rugby 12, Arno Lanzi

Arno Lanzi

Painting . 22 x 27 x 1 cm Painting . 8.7 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch

CHF 330

Photography, Lakuru, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography . 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography . 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,119

Print, Mask, Sabine Pinkepank

Sabine Pinkepank

Print . 21 x 17 cm Print . 8.3 x 6.7 inch

CHF 146

Print, Jsa p74 bis, Lucio Forte

Lucio Forte

Print . 29.7 x 21 x 0.3 cm Print . 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

CHF 86

Painting, Blue mood, Minasmoke

Minasmoke

Painting . 20 x 20 x 1.5 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch

CHF 78

Design, Anna Atkins, Beatriz Oggero

Beatriz Oggero

Design . 38 x 54 x 0.4 cm Design . 15 x 21.3 x 0.2 inch

CHF 621

Painting, TX5, Marcel Speet

TX5

Marcel Speet

Painting . 60 x 50 x 4 cm Painting . 23.6 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

CHF 655