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, 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

Fine Art Drawings, Brabant, K Oldal

K Oldal

Fine Art Drawings . 63 x 48 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings . 24.8 x 18.9 x 0.1 inch

CHF 776

Painting, Fleur de lys, Nikita

Nikita

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

CHF 1,941

Sculpture, Labyrinth II, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

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

CHF 1,844

Painting, Crop, Marcy Rosenblat

Marcy Rosenblat

Painting . 61 x 61 cm Painting . 24 x 24 inch

CHF 1,650

Photography, N°2000, Jean-Paul Baret

Jean-Paul Baret

Photography . 39 x 120 cm Photography . 15.4 x 47.2 inch

CHF 641

Painting, Sea legs, Marcus Aitken

Marcus Aitken

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

CHF 2,827

Design, Gardon, Béatrice Baulard

Béatrice Baulard

Design . 170 x 70 x 2 cm Design . 66.9 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

CHF 4,659

Design, Breeze - Arm Chair, Poovi Art

Poovi Art

Design . 73.7 x 65 x 82 cm Design . 29 x 25.6 x 32.3 inch

CHF 5,779 CHF 4,623

Painting, Rugby 4, Arno Lanzi

Arno Lanzi

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

CHF 825

Sculpture, Urban Oracle, Coco Hall

Coco Hall

Sculpture . 116.84 x 88.9 x 10.16 cm Sculpture . 46 x 35 x 4 inch

CHF 5,823

Painting, Guerra !, Barbara d'Antuono

Barbara d'Antuono

Painting . 60 x 92 x 5 cm Painting . 23.6 x 36.2 x 2 inch

CHF 4,368

Painting, Spirogyra, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 101.6 x 76.2 x 1.9 cm Painting . 40 x 30 x 0.75 inch

CHF 1,334

Painting, Poise, Sumit Mehndiratta

Sumit Mehndiratta

Painting . 101.6 x 203.2 x 5.1 cm Painting . 40 x 80 x 2 inch

CHF 1,165

Painting, On y va ?, Patricia Simsa

Patricia Simsa

Painting . 116 x 90 x 4 cm Painting . 45.7 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch

CHF 3,397

Painting, Rêve I, Yu Fu

Yu Fu

Painting . 138 x 68 x 2 cm Painting . 54.3 x 26.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 11,647

Design, The lake, Beatriz Oggero

Beatriz Oggero

Design . 330 x 250 x 20 cm Design . 129.9 x 98.4 x 7.9 inch

CHF 11,647 CHF 8,735

Painting, Lemora, Sumit Mehndiratta

Sumit Mehndiratta

Painting . 76.2 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting . 30 x 60 x 2 inch

CHF 874

Sculpture, Portrait, 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

Painting, Rugby 2, Arno Lanzi

Arno Lanzi

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

CHF 825

Painting, Hemispheres, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 49.5 x 115.6 x 1.3 cm Painting . 19.5 x 45.5 x 0.5 inch

CHF 1,778

Painting, Myth, Michael Grine

Michael Grine

Painting . 61 x 91.4 x 1.9 cm Painting . 24 x 36 x 0.75 inch

CHF 1,778

Sculpture, Ali Mahdavi, Angélique

Angélique

Sculpture . 59 x 48 x 38 cm Sculpture . 23.2 x 18.9 x 15 inch

CHF 15,529

Painting, Maximilianus, 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, Zolstra, Sumit Mehndiratta

Sumit Mehndiratta

Print . 145 x 208 x 2 cm Print . 57.1 x 81.9 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,359

Design, N°71, Alicia Lasne

Alicia Lasne

Design . 38 x 120 x 1.5 cm Design . 15 x 47.2 x 0.6 inch

CHF 1,359

Painting, Resonance, Alla Grande

Alla Grande

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

CHF 3,785

Painting, Paisible, Yu Fu

Yu Fu

Painting . 200 x 95 x 1 cm Painting . 78.7 x 37.4 x 0.4 inch

CHF 9,997

Painting, Dream To Fly, Kusbudiyanto

Kusbudiyanto

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

CHF 1,956

Painting, Le Baiser, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

Painting . 100 x 100 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 inch

CHF 3,785

Sculpture, Open Curl, Philip Hearsey

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture . 14 x 41 x 18 cm Sculpture . 5.5 x 16.1 x 7.1 inch

CHF 3,505