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, Sleep, Ed Potapenkov

Ed Potapenkov

Painting - 70 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch

$2,441

Print, Jsa p74 bis, Lucio Forte

Lucio Forte

Print - 29.7 x 21 x 0.3 cm Print - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

$109

Photography, Sans titre 3, Bruno Fournier

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 60 x 90 x 3 cm Photography - 23.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

$1,465

Sculpture, Pegase, Virginie DEVIN

Virginie DEVIN

Sculpture - 50 x 20 x 10 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 7.9 x 3.9 inch

$2,441

Painting, Oblio, Lorena Fonsato

Lorena Fonsato

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

$317

Sculpture, Shunga II, Shinji Nagabe

Shinji Nagabe

Sculpture - 100 x 70 x 10 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 27.6 x 3.9 inch

$6,104

Painting, In Our Space, Toheeb Ibrahim

Toheeb Ibrahim

Painting - 106.7 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 48 x 1 inch

$2,850

Painting, Gravy, Berit Louise Sara

Berit Louise Sara

Painting - 170 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 66.9 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch

$14,206

Painting, Untitled, Michael W. Soi

Michael W. Soi

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

$2,417

Painting, SACABONA, Pasturo

Pasturo

Painting - 115 x 170 x 4 cm Painting - 45.3 x 66.9 x 1.6 inch

$4,883

Sculpture, Infernale, VAM

VAM

Sculpture - 240 x 120 x 120 cm Sculpture - 94.5 x 47.2 x 47.2 inch

$4,273

Painting, Deux têtes I, Pasturo

Pasturo

Painting - 115 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 45.3 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch

$3,418

Painting, Vitamina 2, Pasturo

Pasturo

Painting - 150 x 150 x 5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 2 inch

$4,273

Painting, Fleur de lys, Nikita

Nikita

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

$2,441

Painting, Fiori, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting - 30 x 26 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 10.2 x 0.8 inch

$305

Sculpture, Bedawang, Virginie DEVIN

Virginie DEVIN

Sculpture - 23 x 78 x 55 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 30.7 x 21.7 inch

$3,662

Painting, Igboland, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting - 65 x 53 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 20.9 x 0.8 inch

$1,831

Painting, Diversité, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

Painting - 72 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 28.3 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch

$1,831

Painting, Dialogue, Anas Homsi

Anas Homsi

Painting - 85 x 160 cm Painting - 33.5 x 63 inch

$6,000

Painting, Lilith, Barbara d'Antuono

Barbara d'Antuono

Painting - 42 x 10 x 5 cm Painting - 16.5 x 3.9 x 2 inch

$1,465

Painting, Gernika, Arantxa Arratibel

Arantxa Arratibel

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

$122,074

Painting, Amazons, Ed Potapenkov

Ed Potapenkov

Painting - 120 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch

$2,930

Painting, Le Paradis, Corine Lescop

Corine Lescop

Painting - 100 x 180 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 70.9 x 0 inch

$9,278