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, Blast Rust, Romina Schimpf

Blast Rust

Romina Schimpf

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

$3,468

Painting, Ma Fleur, Anika Manuel

Ma Fleur

Anika Manuel

Painting - 60 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,064

Painting, Colibri, Claudia Coccina

Colibri

Claudia Coccina

Painting - 115 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 45.3 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$832

Painting, Rare bird, Catherine Clare

Rare bird

Catherine Clare

Painting - 140 x 114 x 2.5 cm Painting - 55.1 x 44.9 x 1 inch

$2,890

Painting, Space Echo, Anthony Frost

Space Echo

Anthony Frost

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

$8,923

Painting, Mirror Man, Anthony Frost

Mirror Man

Anthony Frost

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

$9,609

Sculpture, The checkmate, Alla Grande

The checkmate

Alla Grande

Sculpture - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

$2,659

Painting, Cedar Oak, Emma Levine

Cedar Oak

Emma Levine

Painting - 30 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

$2,059

Painting, Flowers W, Hayvon

Flowers W

Hayvon

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

$230

Painting, Mission, Jean-Roch Klethi

Mission

Jean-Roch Klethi

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

$1,849

Painting, Bulge 24, Holly Miller

Bulge 24

Holly Miller

Painting - 91.5 x 91.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 inch

$5,903

Painting, Pillar, Marcy Rosenblat

Pillar

Marcy Rosenblat

Painting - 122 x 122 cm Painting - 48 x 48 inch

$7,344

Painting, Balancing Act, Dana Gordon

Balancing Act

Dana Gordon

Painting - 198.1 x 152.4 x 0.3 cm Painting - 78 x 60 x 0.1 inch

$15,855

Painting, Le Baiser, Corine Lescop

Le Baiser

Corine Lescop

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

$4,508

Painting, Charlot, PyB

Charlot

PyB

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

$114

Painting, Untitled, Pau Escat

Untitled

Pau Escat

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

$4,855