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, Jagoanku, Kusbudiyanto

Kusbudiyanto

Sculpture - 75 x 70 x 30 cm Sculpture - 29.5 x 27.6 x 11.8 inch

$2,711

Sculpture, Blob, Dan Lam

Dan Lam

Sculpture - 83.8 x 74.9 x 19.1 cm Sculpture - 33 x 29.5 x 7.5 inch

$6,500

Sculpture, Rock peel, Joan West

Joan West

Sculpture - 20 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

$1,417

Sculpture, Sedilsasso, Piero Gilardi

Piero Gilardi

Sculpture - 70 x 60 x 50 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 23.6 x 19.7 inch

$60,379

Print, Venice, Giovanni Korompay

Giovanni Korompay

Print - 50 x 35.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 14 x 0.1 inch

$801

Fine Art Drawings, Cerf IX, Pierre Yermia

Pierre Yermia

Fine Art Drawings - 51 x 36 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.1 x 14.2 x 0 inch

$739

Sculpture, Pop Singer, Larry Rivers

Larry Rivers

Sculpture - 43.2 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 17 x 14 x 1 inch

$5,000

Painting, Georgian, Karolina Feigina

Karolina Feigina

Painting - 50 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$1,664

Painting, Diversité, Claudia Coccina

Claudia Coccina

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

$1,848

Sculpture, Dépouillé, Muriel Deumie

Muriel Deumie

Sculpture - 50 x 73 x 2 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch

$690

Painting, Peacock, Dali Nazarishvili

Dali Nazarishvili

Painting - 86 x 89 x 0.1 cm Painting - 33.9 x 35 x 0 inch

$4,929

Sculpture, Shunga I, Shinji Nagabe

Shinji Nagabe

Sculpture - 103 x 103 x 7 cm Sculpture - 40.6 x 40.6 x 2.8 inch

$6,161

Print, Maiko, Sara Chelou

Sara Chelou

Print - 30 x 40 cm Print - 11.8 x 15.7 inch

$86

Print, L'Ibis, Lara Blanchard

Lara Blanchard

Print - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$1,171

Sculpture, Hindu Sculpture, Rien Bekkers

Rien Bekkers

Sculpture - 159.8 x 39.9 x 24.9 cm Sculpture - 62.9 x 15.7 x 9.8 inch

$41,400

Painting, Eglises, Verog

Verog

Painting - 30 x 25 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.2 inch

$518

Sculpture, Intimate, Sara Modiano

Sara Modiano

Sculpture - 68.6 x 61 x 10.2 cm Sculpture - 27 x 24 x 4 inch

$7,500

Painting, Confidences, Sophie Geider

Sophie Geider

Painting - 116 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch

$3,327

Design, 075, Marieje van Buuren

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Marieje van Buuren

Design - 70 x 70 x 3 cm Design - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

$4,682

Painting, LIama, Maria Jaglowska

Maria Jaglowska

Painting - 130 x 150 x 1 cm Painting - 51.2 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch

$4,744

Design, 20 Hours, Peter Schuyff

Peter Schuyff

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

$2,352

Painting, Bo kaap, Brigitte Millet

Brigitte Millet

Painting - 108 x 97 x 5 cm Painting - 42.5 x 38.2 x 2 inch

$1,047

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Elio Marcucci

Elio Marcucci

Fine Art Drawings - 18.2 x 14.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.2 x 5.6 inch

$185

Painting, Grace Kelly, Marin Marcos

Marin Marcos

Painting - 160 x 130 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch

$22,180