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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Fine Art Drawings, River I, Beatriz Oggero

Beatriz Oggero

Fine Art Drawings . 35 x 43 x 0.4 cm Fine Art Drawings . 13.8 x 16.9 x 0.2 inch

CHF 466

Design, Jasoo. Rug, WKND Lab

WKND Lab

Design . 119.9 x 101.3 x 5.1 cm Design . 47.2 x 39.9 x 2 inch

CHF 5,690

Design, N°67, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 40 x 30 x 1 cm Design . 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

CHF 485

Design, Jasoo. Stool, WKND Lab

WKND Lab

Design . 30 x 41.9 x 41.9 cm Design . 11.8 x 16.5 x 16.5 inch

CHF 10,401

Painting, Colibri, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting . 115 x 80 x 2 cm Painting . 45.3 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

CHF 699

Fine Art Drawings, 'O', Eugénie Lichet

'O'

Eugénie Lichet

Fine Art Drawings . 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

CHF 78

Painting, Fiori, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting . 30 x 26 x 2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 10.2 x 0.8 inch

CHF 243

Painting, Liberté, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting . 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting . 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 243

Print, Composition, Max Papart

Max Papart

Print . 75 x 54 cm Print . 29.5 x 21.3 inch

CHF 340

Sculpture, Cœur 2, Marianne Cresson

Marianne Cresson

Sculpture . 11 x 26 x 35 cm Sculpture . 4.3 x 10.2 x 13.8 inch

CHF 2,718

Fine Art Drawings, Caligraff 11, Richard Saint-Amans

Richard Saint-Amans

Fine Art Drawings . 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

CHF 291 CHF 262

Print, Sillon, Raoul Ubac

Raoul Ubac

Print . 56 x 76 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 inch

CHF 437

Sculpture, Cœur 1, Marianne Cresson

Marianne Cresson

Sculpture . 17 x 29 x 40 cm Sculpture . 6.7 x 11.4 x 15.7 inch

CHF 2,912

Fine Art Drawings, J-, Eugénie Lichet

J-

Eugénie Lichet

Fine Art Drawings . 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

CHF 78

Print, Fifties 1, LN Le Cheviller

LN Le Cheviller

Print . 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

CHF 252

Painting, Eglises, Verog

Verog

Painting . 30 x 25 x 0.5 cm Painting . 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.2 inch

CHF 408

Photography, Magnetic attraction, Samsofy

Samsofy

Photography . 24 x 36 x 0.5 cm Photography . 9.4 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

CHF 58

Painting, 30301, Fanny Villa

Fanny Villa

Painting . 30 x 30 x 1.8 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.7 inch

CHF 146

Print, Maiko, Sara Chelou

Sara Chelou

Print . 30 x 40 cm Print . 11.8 x 15.7 inch

CHF 68

Painting, Thé de feu, Minasmoke

Minasmoke

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

CHF 146

Painting, Prosperité, Minasmoke

Minasmoke

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

CHF 291

Painting, Le songe, Minasmoke

Minasmoke

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

CHF 291

Painting, L'attente, Minasmoke

Minasmoke

Painting . 30 x 30 x 1.5 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.6 inch

CHF 146

Painting, Volo, Thierry Rouxel

Thierry Rouxel

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

CHF 146

Sculpture, Acid Peat, Tom Bull

Tom Bull

Sculpture . 35 x 18 x 14 cm Sculpture . 13.8 x 7.1 x 5.5 inch

CHF 699

Painting, Tanga, Brigitte Millet

Brigitte Millet

Painting . 86 x 82 x 2 cm Painting . 33.9 x 32.3 x 0.8 inch

CHF 437

Print, Lago, Tellas

Tellas

Print . 70 x 50 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 inch

CHF 126

Painting, Kimonos, Brigitte Millet

Brigitte Millet

Painting . 65 x 47 x 1 cm Painting . 25.6 x 18.5 x 0.4 inch

CHF 340

Photography, Épreuve 11, Zakari Babel

Zakari Babel

Photography . 36 x 24 x 0.5 cm Photography . 14.2 x 9.4 x 0.2 inch

CHF 58

Photography, L'envie, Nathalie Roux

Nathalie Roux

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

CHF 388

Photography, Carambar, Nathalie Roux

Nathalie Roux

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

CHF 388

Painting, Soft-Flowers, Gela Mikava

Gela Mikava

Painting . 160 x 140 x 3 cm Painting . 63 x 55.1 x 1.2 inch

CHF 9,706

Painting, After the Vote, Gela Mikava

Gela Mikava

Painting . 140 x 100 x 3 cm Painting . 55.1 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

CHF 4,853