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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Sculpture, M.O.M 001, Ghizlane Sahli

Ghizlane Sahli

Sculpture . 115 x 130 x 27 cm Sculpture . 45.3 x 51.2 x 10.6 inch

CHF 14,073

Painting, Waterway II, Kim Uchiyama

Kim Uchiyama

Painting . 81.3 x 91.4 cm Painting . 32 x 36 inch

CHF 5,420

Fine Art Drawings, Teil, Antonio Labuhar

Antonio Labuhar

Fine Art Drawings . 150 x 160 x 5 cm Fine Art Drawings . 59.1 x 63 x 2 inch

CHF 8,250

Painting, Stella Is, Alessandra Bisi

Alessandra Bisi

Painting . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Painting . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

CHF 1,456

Sculpture, Gisèle, Sophie Inard

Sophie Inard

Sculpture . 22 x 21 x 28 cm Sculpture . 8.7 x 8.3 x 11 inch

CHF 874

Sculpture, Balangad's II, Shinji Nagabe

Shinji Nagabe

Sculpture . 48 x 48 x 9 cm Sculpture . 18.9 x 18.9 x 3.5 inch

CHF 3,106

Print, Spring body, Lady K

Lady K

Print . 58 x 78 x 2 cm Print . 22.8 x 30.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 2,232

Painting, All-In, Karolina Feigina

Karolina Feigina

Painting . 38 x 38 x 3 cm Painting . 15 x 15 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,110

Sculpture, Hypomnema #5, Ivan Castiblanco

Ivan Castiblanco

Sculpture . 80.8 x 70.9 x 33.8 cm Sculpture . 31.8 x 27.9 x 13.3 inch

CHF 2,223

Sculpture, Intimate, Sara Modiano

Sara Modiano

Sculpture . 68.6 x 61 x 10.2 cm Sculpture . 27 x 24 x 4 inch

CHF 6,668

Painting, A New Dawn, Benjamin Omoike

Benjamin Omoike

Painting . 251 x 287 x 4 cm Painting . 98.8 x 113 x 1.6 inch

CHF 1,825

Sculpture, The game, Andy Picci

Andy Picci

Sculpture . 20 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture . 7.9 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

CHF 340

Painting, Scenery 1, Anastasya Lyulina

Anastasya Lyulina

Painting . 40.5 x 30.5 x 1 cm Painting . 15.9 x 12 x 0.4 inch

CHF 355

Sculpture, Arbre d'Automne, Judith Vittet

Judith Vittet

Sculpture . 110 x 80 x 40 cm Sculpture . 43.3 x 31.5 x 15.7 inch

CHF 2,426

Design, Août, Béatrice Baulard

Béatrice Baulard

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

CHF 1,941 CHF 1,650

Painting, Briar, Ed Potapenkov

Ed Potapenkov

Painting . 140 x 110 x 2 cm Painting . 55.1 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,553

Painting, Untitled, Dark Shield

Dark Shield

Painting . 100 x 72 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 28.3 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,553

Sculpture, FLEETING MOMENTS, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Sculpture . 109 x 69 x 5 cm Sculpture . 42.9 x 27.2 x 2 inch

CHF 2,232

Sculpture, Nice Matin, Francky Boy

Francky Boy

Sculpture . 65 x 92 x 6 cm Sculpture . 25.6 x 36.2 x 2.4 inch

CHF 6,794

Painting, Peacock, Dali Nazarishvili

Dali Nazarishvili

Painting . 86 x 89 x 0.1 cm Painting . 33.9 x 35 x 0 inch

CHF 3,882

Print, Kaotic, Josep Uclés

Josep Uclés

Print . 56 x 76 x 1 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch

CHF 291

Sculpture, Hot Oak I, Emma Levine

Emma Levine

Sculpture . 48 x 48 x 10 cm Sculpture . 18.9 x 18.9 x 3.9 inch

CHF 2,474

Painting, Shumacher, Marin Marcos

Marin Marcos

Painting . 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting . 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch

CHF 14,073

Painting, Golden waves I, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

Painting . 100 x 80 x 4 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

CHF 2,329

Sculpture, Nirvana, Kojun

Kojun

Sculpture . 26.8 x 19 x 9 cm Sculpture . 10.6 x 7.5 x 3.5 inch

CHF 1,407

Sculpture, Maeduep; Piece 1, WKND Lab

WKND Lab

Sculpture . 77 x 17 x 5.1 cm Sculpture . 30.3 x 6.7 x 2 inch

CHF 577

Print, Venice, Giovanni Korompay

Giovanni Korompay

Print . 50 x 35.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 14 x 0.1 inch

CHF 631

Sculpture, Masai Totem, Rien Bekkers

Rien Bekkers

Sculpture . 169.9 x 30 x 19.8 cm Sculpture . 66.9 x 11.8 x 7.8 inch

CHF 23,514