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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Design, El Biombo, Patopalomo

Patopalomo

Design . 186 x 100 x 4 cm Design . 73.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

CHF 6,600

Painting, CAURI 3, Isabelle Hamard

Isabelle Hamard

Painting . 30 x 60 x 3 cm Painting . 11.8 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

CHF 437

Print, Abierta 1, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 75 x 104 cm Print . 29.5 x 40.9 inch

CHF 1,747

Painting, Relief I, Karo Mkrtchyan

Karo Mkrtchyan

Painting . 73 x 60 x 3 cm Painting . 28.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,553

Painting, Grace Kelly, Marin Marcos

Marin Marcos

Painting . 160 x 130 x 3 cm Painting . 63 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch

CHF 17,470

Sculpture, Patchworks, Valero Kim

Valero Kim

Sculpture . 100 x 100 x 4.5 cm Sculpture . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.8 inch

CHF 2,912

Sculpture, Hypomnema #4, 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

Painting, Brumenn, Solenne Jolivet

Solenne Jolivet

Painting . 45 x 30 cm Painting . 17.7 x 11.8 inch

CHF 1,679

Sculpture, Pictografia, Reymond Romero

Reymond Romero

Sculpture . 60 x 60 x 5 cm Sculpture . 23.6 x 23.6 x 2 inch

CHF 3,210

Painting, Poker-face, Patricia Simsa

Patricia Simsa

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

CHF 3,397

Print, Organic Chaos, Bebar

Bebar

Print . 98 x 70 x 2 cm Print . 38.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

CHF 3,882

Painting, Mâyâ, Tic

Tic

Painting . 210 x 160 x 0.1 cm Painting . 82.7 x 63 x 0 inch

CHF 1,893

Painting, 0118.2, Tracey Adams

Tracey Adams

Painting . 48 x 32 cm Painting . 18.9 x 12.6 inch

CHF 1,532

Painting, Sconia, John Butterworth

John Butterworth

Painting . 91 x 91 cm Painting . 35.8 x 35.8 inch

CHF 2,827

Print, Camo Polar Bear, Monk

Monk

Print . 60 x 60 cm Print . 23.6 x 23.6 inch

CHF 116

Design, N°97, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 115 x 65 x 2 cm Design . 45.3 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,165

Design, Portrait, Fabrica Minervae

Fabrica Minervae

Design . 160 x 95 x 4 cm Design . 63 x 37.4 x 1.6 inch

CHF 1,941

Painting, Diana, Isabelle Hamard

Isabelle Hamard

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

CHF 485

Print, Untitled - 3, Man Ray

Man Ray

Print . 49 x 34.5 cm Print . 19.3 x 13.6 inch

CHF 1,456

Design, N°96, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 110 x 41 x 2 cm Design . 43.3 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,165

Sculpture, American eagle, Jicé

Jicé

Sculpture . 100 x 85 x 15 cm Sculpture . 39.4 x 33.5 x 5.9 inch

CHF 3,591

Painting, Profumo, Alessandra Bisi

Alessandra Bisi

Painting . 56.5 x 76 x 0.2 cm Painting . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

CHF 1,325

Painting, Aïda, Isabelle Hamard

Isabelle Hamard

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

CHF 485

Painting, Untitled Diptych, Ana Seggiaro

Ana Seggiaro

Painting . 34.8 x 59.9 x 0.3 cm Painting . 13.7 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

CHF 1,334

Painting, Brothers, Ademola Ajayi

Ademola Ajayi

Painting . 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting . 36 x 24 x 1 inch

CHF 2,089

Painting, Woman, Bola Obatuyi

Bola Obatuyi

Painting . 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting . 36 x 36 x 1 inch

CHF 2,845

Sculpture, Wine, 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

Sculpture, Sans Titre, Anti

Anti

Sculpture . 74 x 127 x 45 cm Sculpture . 29.1 x 50 x 17.7 inch

CHF 33,970

Painting, Try to move, Jean-Roch Klethi

Jean-Roch Klethi

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

CHF 1,126

Painting, Untitled Diptych, Ana Seggiaro

Ana Seggiaro

Painting . 34.8 x 59.9 x 0.3 cm Painting . 13.7 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

CHF 1,334

Print, Lovers, Fritz Scholder

Fritz Scholder

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

CHF 1,504

Fine Art Drawings, La fromagère, Gouzy

Gouzy

Fine Art Drawings . 39 x 29 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 15.4 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch

CHF 582

Sculpture, Attraction, Flora Gueton

Flora Gueton

Sculpture . 77.5 x 61 x 5 cm Sculpture . 30.5 x 24 x 2 inch

CHF 1,359 CHF 1,291

Sculpture, Maeduep; Piece 2, WKND Lab

WKND Lab

Sculpture . 56.9 x 9.9 x 5.1 cm Sculpture . 22.4 x 3.9 x 2 inch

CHF 577

Sculpture, Ego, Kat Zhivetin

Ego

Kat Zhivetin

Sculpture . 35 x 30 x 33 cm Sculpture . 13.8 x 11.8 x 13 inch

CHF 534