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, Monk, Karolina Feigina

Monk

Karolina Feigina

Painting - 116 x 82 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 32.3 x 1.2 inch

$2,491

Painting, Untitled, Pau Escat

Untitled

Pau Escat

Painting - 160 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 63 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

$4,983

Painting, Le Baiser, Corine Lescop

Le Baiser

Corine Lescop

Painting - 100 x 100 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 inch

$4,627

Painting, Charlot, PyB

Charlot

PyB

Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

$117

Painting, Tranquility, Ademola Ajayi

Tranquility

Ademola Ajayi

Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch

$2,850

Sculpture, Shibaraku, Emily Borgeaud

Shibaraku

Emily Borgeaud

Sculpture - 82 x 100 x 6 cm Sculpture - 32.3 x 39.4 x 2.4 inch

$1,424

Fine Art Drawings, Brabant, K Oldal

Brabant

K Oldal

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

$949

Painting, Ursula, Fabien Novarino

Ursula

Fabien Novarino

Painting - 130 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,796

Sculpture, Sea Whip II, Emma Levine

Sea Whip II

Emma Levine

Sculpture - 53 x 40 x 3 cm Sculpture - 20.9 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$1,342

Painting, Reflets, Corine Lescop

Reflets

Corine Lescop

Painting - 100 x 100 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 inch

$4,627

Painting, Eté Indien, Corine Lescop

Eté Indien

Corine Lescop

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

$4,627

Painting, The Change, Kusbudiyanto

The Change

Kusbudiyanto

Painting - 95 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 37.4 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

$3,000

Painting, So chic so shock, Eklektik

So chic so shock

Eklektik

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch

$2,966

Painting, Gernika, Arantxa Arratibel

Gernika

Arantxa Arratibel

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

$118,633

Painting, Untitled, Michael W. Soi

Untitled

Michael W. Soi

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

$2,349

Sculpture, Weathered, Joan West

Weathered

Joan West

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

$1,364

Sculpture, Rock scale, Joan West

Rock scale

Joan West

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

$1,364