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, Palabre, Brigitte Millet

Brigitte Millet

Painting . 111 x 94 x 3 cm Painting . 43.7 x 37 x 1.2 inch

CHF 825

Design, Pumpkin (red), Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama

Design . 33 x 90 x 0.1 cm Design . 13 x 35.4 x 0 inch

CHF 466

Sculpture, Color Wave, Kuno Vollet

Kuno Vollet

Sculpture . 50 x 75 x 10 cm Sculpture . 19.7 x 29.5 x 3.9 inch

CHF 2,087

Print, Shago 6, Ed Moses

Ed Moses

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

CHF 971

Painting, Yandé, Isabelle Hamard

Isabelle Hamard

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

CHF 485

Painting, Golden waves II, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

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

CHF 2,232

Painting, Leaphora, Sumit Mehndiratta

Sumit Mehndiratta

Painting . 119.4 x 248.9 x 5.1 cm Painting . 47 x 98 x 2 inch

CHF 1,165

Sculpture, Hypomnema #3, Ivan Castiblanco

Ivan Castiblanco

Sculpture . 79.8 x 79.8 x 33.8 cm Sculpture . 31.4 x 31.4 x 13.3 inch

CHF 2,223

Sculpture, Ex Boyfriends, Inga Makarova

Inga Makarova

Sculpture . 212 x 168 x 3 cm Sculpture . 83.5 x 66.1 x 1.2 inch

CHF 6,018

Sculpture, In Our Blood, Coco Hall

Coco Hall

Sculpture . 160.2 x 160.2 x 5 cm Sculpture . 63.1 x 63.1 x 2 inch

CHF 3,289

Sculpture, No. 2 Yellow, Maria Makarova

Maria Makarova

Sculpture . 18 x 18 x 5 cm Sculpture . 7.1 x 7.1 x 2 inch

CHF 222

Sculpture, Sechoir bleu 1, Léa Dedieu

Léa Dedieu

Sculpture . 40 x 30 x 3 cm Sculpture . 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

CHF 854

Fine Art Drawings, Die Klaglinge, Antonio Labuhar

Antonio Labuhar

Fine Art Drawings . 100 x 160 x 6 cm Fine Art Drawings . 39.4 x 63 x 2.4 inch

CHF 6,789

Painting, Split, Kirra Kusy

Kirra Kusy

Painting . 136 x 156 x 2 cm Painting . 53.5 x 61.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 2,912

Sculpture, Âmes soeurs, Flora Gueton

Flora Gueton

Sculpture . 50 x 42 x 3 cm Sculpture . 19.7 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

CHF 893 CHF 848

Sculpture, Rock scale, Joan West

Joan West

Sculpture . 20 x 20 x 15 cm Sculpture . 7.9 x 7.9 x 5.9 inch

CHF 1,116

Painting, Kadi, Isabelle Hamard

Isabelle Hamard

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

CHF 631

Painting, Hyperborea, Fintan Whelan

Fintan Whelan

Painting . 180 x 120 x 4 cm Painting . 70.9 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

CHF 5,921

Painting, Matrix 1, Adolf Gil

Adolf Gil

Painting . 65 x 81 x 2 cm Painting . 25.6 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

CHF 2,426

Painting, Rosso intenso, Alessandra Bisi

Alessandra Bisi

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

CHF 1,325

Painting, Verde, Alessandra Bisi

Alessandra Bisi

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

CHF 1,136

Sculpture, Happy Wave, Kuno Vollet

Kuno Vollet

Sculpture . 70 x 100 x 7 cm Sculpture . 27.6 x 39.4 x 2.8 inch

CHF 3,397

Painting, Deer (Hirsch), Martina Hamrik

Martina Hamrik

Painting . 120 x 130 x 5 cm Painting . 47.2 x 51.2 x 2 inch

CHF 3,882

Painting, Running, Marcus Aitken

Marcus Aitken

Painting . 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Painting . 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

CHF 825

Painting, Cherries, Klimenko Olena

Klimenko Olena

Painting . 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting . 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch

CHF 689

Print, Bleu, Corneille

Corneille

Print . 35 x 27 x 1 cm Print . 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch

CHF 340

Painting, New Day, Marcy Rosenblat

Marcy Rosenblat

Painting . 41 x 41 cm Painting . 16.1 x 16.1 inch

CHF 829

Painting, Blast Rust, Romina Schimpf

Romina Schimpf

Painting . 125 x 105 x 4 cm Painting . 49.2 x 41.3 x 1.6 inch

CHF 2,912

Design, N°89, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 53 x 50 x 1.5 cm Design . 20.9 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch

CHF 1,165

Design, Biombo, Patopalomo

Patopalomo

Design . 186 x 100 x 2 cm Design . 73.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 6,600

Design, Rules, Javier Calleja

Javier Calleja

Design . 120 x 120 cm Design . 47.2 x 47.2 inch

CHF 1,601