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, La chute, Rachel Daireaux

Rachel Daireaux

Sculpture . 80 x 90 x 90 cm Sculpture . 31.5 x 35.4 x 35.4 inch

CHF 7,279

Painting, Mission, Jean-Roch Klethi

Jean-Roch Klethi

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

CHF 1,553

Painting, Fold, Marcy Rosenblat

Marcy Rosenblat

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

CHF 829

Design, L'acrobate, Malou Lancery

Malou Lancery

Design . 228.6 x 228.6 cm Design . 90 x 90 inch

CHF 2,725

Painting, Karma, Ademola Ajayi

Ademola Ajayi

Painting . 76.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting . 30 x 24 x 1 inch

CHF 2,089

Painting, Hope, Bola Obatuyi

Bola Obatuyi

Painting . 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting . 48 x 36 x 1 inch

CHF 5,779

Painting, Space Echo, Anthony Frost

Anthony Frost

Painting . 61 x 88.9 x 0.5 cm Painting . 24 x 35 x 0.2 inch

CHF 7,659

Painting, Paragon, Brian Neish

Brian Neish

Painting . 101 x 76 x 5 cm Painting . 39.8 x 29.9 x 2 inch

CHF 2,827

Painting, Cognizant, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 237.5 x 118.1 x 0.3 cm Painting . 93.5 x 46.5 x 0.12 inch

CHF 4,445

Painting, Rugby 6, Arno Lanzi

Arno Lanzi

Painting . 73 x 54 x 1 cm Painting . 28.7 x 21.3 x 0.4 inch

CHF 825

Sculpture, iPhone Oracle 2, Coco Hall

Coco Hall

Sculpture . 182.88 x 116.84 x 7.62 cm Sculpture . 72 x 46 x 3 inch

CHF 3,289

Painting, Sconcerto, Lorena Fonsato

Lorena Fonsato

Painting . 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 534

Design, N°91, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 70 x 70 x 1.5 cm Design . 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.6 inch

CHF 1,456

Sculpture, Pink Dous, Olga Radionova

Olga Radionova

Sculpture . 50 x 16 x 16 cm Sculpture . 19.7 x 6.3 x 6.3 inch

CHF 874

Painting, Peng, Matthew Langley

Matthew Langley

Painting . 58.4 x 58.4 cm Painting . 23 x 23 inch

CHF 1,657

Painting, Utah, Solenne Jolivet

Solenne Jolivet

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

CHF 1,679

Painting, Pans, plans, Remi Delaplace

Remi Delaplace

Painting . 130 x 162 x 3 cm Painting . 51.2 x 63.8 x 1.2 inch

CHF 5,726

Sculpture, iPhone Oracle 1, Coco Hall

Coco Hall

Sculpture . 182.88 x 116.84 x 7.62 cm Sculpture . 72 x 46 x 3 inch

CHF 3,289

Painting, L'incastro, Lorena Fonsato

Lorena Fonsato

Painting . 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 534

Painting, My Pretty Teddy, Bola Obatuyi

Bola Obatuyi

Painting . 137.2 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting . 54 x 48 x 1 inch

CHF 6,756

Painting, Autorretrato, Ana Seggiaro

Ana Seggiaro

Painting . 110 x 89.9 x 0.3 cm Painting . 43.3 x 35.4 x 0.1 inch

CHF 2,223

Print, Cordill, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 78 x 60 cm Print . 30.7 x 23.6 inch

CHF 5,338

Design, N°90, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 65 x 45 x 1.5 cm Design . 25.6 x 17.7 x 0.6 inch

CHF 1,165

Sculpture, Red Dous, Olga Radionova

Olga Radionova

Sculpture . 60 x 16 x 15 cm Sculpture . 23.6 x 6.3 x 5.9 inch

CHF 874

Design, 20 Hours, Peter Schuyff

Peter Schuyff

Design . 178 x 130 cm Design . 70.1 x 51.2 inch

CHF 1,894 CHF 1,421

Painting, Mirror Man, Anthony Frost

Anthony Frost

Painting . 76.2 x 76.2 x 0.5 cm Painting . 30 x 30 x 0.2 inch

CHF 8,248

Painting, Soda, Marcus Aitken

Marcus Aitken

Painting . 100 x 76 x 0.1 cm Painting . 39.4 x 29.9 x 0 inch

CHF 2,827