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!

Read more
Painting, Cauri 1, Isabelle Hamard

Isabelle Hamard

Painting . 120 x 80 x 2 cm Painting . 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,796

Painting, Emotions, Gaya Lastovjak

Gaya Lastovjak

Painting . 100 x 80 x 7 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.5 x 2.8 inch

CHF 5,629

Painting, Expresso, Patricia Simsa

Patricia Simsa

Painting . 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch

CHF 3,397

Painting, Currents, Olga Dzurova

Olga Dzurova

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

CHF 898

Painting, Frida, Cha

Cha

Painting . 70 x 50 x 1 cm Painting . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

CHF 286

Sculpture, Abeka, Patrick Tagoe-Turkson

Patrick Tagoe-Turkson

Sculpture . 203.2 x 80 x 5.1 cm Sculpture . 80 x 31.49 x 2 inch

CHF 8,001

Painting, Gernika, Arantxa Arratibel

Arantxa Arratibel

Painting . 125 x 280 x 4 cm Painting . 49.2 x 110.2 x 1.6 inch

CHF 97,058

Painting, Untitled, Michael W. Soi

Michael W. Soi

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

CHF 1,922

Design, Cosmogonie 3, Malou Lancery

Malou Lancery

Design . 55 x 55 x 3 cm Design . 21.7 x 21.7 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,165

Painting, Aziza, Isabelle Hamard

Isabelle Hamard

Painting . 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting . 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,553

Sculpture, Infernale, VAM

VAM

Sculpture . 240 x 120 x 120 cm Sculpture . 94.5 x 47.2 x 47.2 inch

CHF 3,397

Painting, Caravane, Ralph Resch

Ralph Resch

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

CHF 1,252

Sculpture, Galet, Etienne

Etienne

Sculpture . 20 x 18 x 7 cm Sculpture . 7.9 x 7.1 x 2.8 inch

CHF 14,559

Sculpture, Collusion, Gaya Lastovjak

Gaya Lastovjak

Sculpture . 90 x 120 x 14 cm Sculpture . 35.4 x 47.2 x 5.5 inch

CHF 7,668

Painting, Georgian, Karolina Feigina

Karolina Feigina

Painting . 50 x 40 x 3 cm Painting . 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,310

Fine Art Drawings, Vanité, Eugénie Lichet

Eugénie Lichet

Fine Art Drawings . 84 x 59 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 33.1 x 23.2 x 0 inch

CHF 631

Painting, Equilibre S1 Nr2, Kardesch

Kardesch

Painting . 120 x 120 x 2.5 cm Painting . 47.2 x 47.2 x 1 inch

CHF 6,309

Painting, Malia, Isabelle Hamard

Isabelle Hamard

Painting . 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

CHF 485

Painting, Rif, Ralph Resch

Rif

Ralph Resch

Painting . 73 x 60 x 2 cm Painting . 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

CHF 485

Painting, Gahboy, Lyle Carbajal

Lyle Carbajal

Painting . 101 x 121 x 6 cm Painting . 39.8 x 47.6 x 2.4 inch

CHF 4,368

Design, N°94, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 65 x 50 x 2 cm Design . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,165

Sculpture, Ma rose, Flora Gueton

Flora Gueton

Sculpture . 60.5 x 44.7 x 8 cm Sculpture . 23.8 x 17.6 x 3.1 inch

CHF 1,019

Painting, Traces de vie, Ralph Resch

Ralph Resch

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

CHF 1,252

Sculpture, Invictus, Hyacinthe Ouattara

Hyacinthe Ouattara

Sculpture . 50 x 40 x 30 cm Sculpture . 19.7 x 15.7 x 11.8 inch

CHF 2,426

Painting, Moment flou, Ralph Resch

Ralph Resch

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

CHF 1,252

Painting, Plage, Ralph Resch

Ralph Resch

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

CHF 1,252

Painting, Le pont, Ralph Resch

Ralph Resch

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

CHF 1,252

Sculpture, Weathered, Joan West

Joan West

Sculpture . 25 x 25 x 15 cm Sculpture . 9.8 x 9.8 x 5.9 inch

CHF 1,116

Sculpture, No. 2 Hollow, Maria Makarova

Maria Makarova

Sculpture . 12 x 12.5 x 5 cm Sculpture . 4.7 x 4.9 x 2 inch

CHF 222

Sculpture, Air tapestry, Elena Bandurka

Elena Bandurka

Sculpture . 200 x 90 x 4 cm Sculpture . 78.7 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch

CHF 3,200