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, Township, Ralph Resch

Ralph Resch

Painting . 93 x 72 x 2 cm Painting . 36.6 x 28.3 x 0.8 inch

CHF 660

Print, Perspective II, Renato Livi

Renato Livi

Print . 64 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.5 x 0 inch

CHF 311

Sculpture, Blob, Dan Lam

Dan Lam

Sculpture . 83.8 x 74.9 x 19.1 cm Sculpture . 33 x 29.5 x 7.5 inch

CHF 5,779

Design, Black Still Life, Jonas Wood

Jonas Wood

Design . 86.4 x 87.6 x 0.1 cm Design . 34 x 34.5 x 0 inch

CHF 8,696

Painting, Fun et cool, Seb Paul Michel

Seb Paul Michel

Painting . 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 971

Painting, In Our Space, Toheeb Ibrahim

Toheeb Ibrahim

Painting . 106.7 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting . 42 x 48 x 1 inch

CHF 2,533

Painting, El Bosque, Ana Seggiaro

Ana Seggiaro

Painting . 78.7 x 111.8 x 0.3 cm Painting . 31 x 44 x 0.1 inch

CHF 3,379

Painting, LIama, Maria Jaglowska

Maria Jaglowska

Painting . 130 x 150 x 1 cm Painting . 51.2 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch

CHF 3,737

Painting, Rock, Patrick Rubinstein

Patrick Rubinstein

Painting . 110 x 150 cm Painting . 43.3 x 59.1 inch

CHF 17,470

Painting, Frame, Elena Bandurka

Elena Bandurka

Painting . 88 x 58 cm Painting . 34.6 x 22.8 inch

CHF 1,423

Sculpture, Wild Fire West, Coco Hall

Coco Hall

Sculpture . 139.7 x 191.44 x 2 cm Sculpture . 55 x 75.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 889

Painting, Inside Me, Fabien Verschaere

Fabien Verschaere

Painting . 114 x 162 x 4 cm Painting . 44.9 x 63.8 x 1.6 inch

CHF 12,618

Design, Juillet, Béatrice Baulard

Béatrice Baulard

Design . 69 x 69 x 2 cm Design . 27.2 x 27.2 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,941

Painting, Bo kaap, Brigitte Millet

Brigitte Millet

Painting . 108 x 97 x 5 cm Painting . 42.5 x 38.2 x 2 inch

CHF 825

Painting, Sunset, Olga Dzurova

Olga Dzurova

Painting . 66 x 63 x 2 cm Painting . 26 x 24.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 898

Painting, Dialogue, Anas Homsi

Anas Homsi

Painting . 85 x 160 cm Painting . 33.5 x 63 inch

CHF 5,823

Painting, Arco, Solenne Jolivet

Solenne Jolivet

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

CHF 990

Painting, Sans titre, Magdy Basstorous

Magdy Basstorous

Painting . 75 x 115 x 2 cm Painting . 29.5 x 45.3 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,941

Design, N°98, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 93 x 63 x 2 cm Design . 36.6 x 24.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,165

Sculpture, Imperial Totem, Rien Bekkers

Rien Bekkers

Sculpture . 169.9 x 39.9 x 24.9 cm Sculpture . 66.9 x 15.7 x 9.8 inch

CHF 21,469

Print, London, Kan

Kan

Print . 69 x 48 cm Print . 27.2 x 18.9 inch

CHF 770

Sculpture, Textile, Rom av J.C

Rom av J.C

Sculpture . 110 x 110 x 8 cm Sculpture . 43.3 x 43.3 x 3.1 inch

CHF 2,718

Painting, One Elephant, Patricia Njeri

Patricia Njeri

Painting . 60 x 81 x 2 cm Painting . 23.6 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,504

Painting, Abstract Flock, Mark Tobey

Mark Tobey

Painting . 29.5 x 21.5 x 0.1 cm Painting . 11.6 x 8.5 x 0 inch

CHF 11,647

Sculpture, George Boy 2.0, Ben Koracevic

Ben Koracevic

Sculpture . 62 x 75 x 75 cm Sculpture . 24.4 x 29.5 x 29.5 inch

CHF 63,088

Painting, Lo Tengo, Lyle Carbajal

Lyle Carbajal

Painting . 88 x 88 x 4 cm Painting . 34.6 x 34.6 x 1.6 inch

CHF 3,688

Print, Madiba, Vincent Richeux

Vincent Richeux

Print . 40 x 30 x 2 cm Print . 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 437

Sculpture, Shunga I, Shinji Nagabe

Shinji Nagabe

Sculpture . 103 x 103 x 7 cm Sculpture . 40.6 x 40.6 x 2.8 inch

CHF 4,853

Design, Femina, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Design . 70 x 70 x 3 cm Design . 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,232

Painting, Venus, Marcus Aitken

Marcus Aitken

Painting . 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Painting . 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

CHF 707

Design, Introvert, Olga Kirienko

Olga Kirienko

Design . 151 x 86 x 2 cm Design . 59.4 x 33.9 x 0.8 inch

CHF 2,912

Sculpture, Budapest, Meghan Shimek

Meghan Shimek

Sculpture . 48 x 50 cm Sculpture . 18.9 x 19.7 inch

CHF 776

Sculpture, Bon Santé, Arman

Arman

Sculpture . 40 x 24.5 x 5 cm Sculpture . 15.7 x 9.6 x 2 inch

CHF 5,823