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, Ex Boyfriends, Inga Makarova

Ex Boyfriends

Inga Makarova

Sculpture - 212 x 168 x 3 cm Sculpture - 83.5 x 66.1 x 1.2 inch

CHF 6,055

Painting, Brocéliande, Corine Lescop

Brocéliande

Corine Lescop

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

CHF 2,930

Painting, Ecorses, Corine Lescop

Ecorses

Corine Lescop

Painting - 150 x 50 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 inch

CHF 3,809

Painting, Cactus, Corine Lescop

Cactus

Corine Lescop

Painting - 150 x 50 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 inch

CHF 3,809

Painting, #1179, Arvid Boecker

#1179

Arvid Boecker

Painting - 50 x 40 x 5.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 2.2 inch

CHF 2,841

Print, DN Girl Brown, Death NYC

DN Girl Brown

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

CHF 58

Photography, NY # 201801, Paul Snell

NY # 201801

Paul Snell

Photography - 75 x 220 cm Photography - 29.5 x 86.6 inch

CHF 6,147

Photography, NY # 201802, Paul Snell

NY # 201802

Paul Snell

Photography - 75 x 220 cm Photography - 29.5 x 86.6 inch

CHF 6,147

Sculpture, Passage, Mireille Guérin

Passage

Mireille Guérin

Sculpture - 130 x 115 x 5 cm Sculpture - 51.2 x 45.3 x 2 inch

CHF 5,664

Painting, Cherries, Klimenko Olena

Cherries

Klimenko Olena

Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch

CHF 693

Painting, Paragon, Brian Neish

Paragon

Brian Neish

Painting - 101 x 76 x 5 cm Painting - 39.8 x 29.9 x 2 inch

CHF 2,783

Sculpture, Hypomnema 4, Ivan Castiblanco

Hypomnema 4

Ivan Castiblanco

Sculpture - 74.9 x 74.9 x 33.8 cm Sculpture - 29.5 x 29.5 x 13.3 inch

CHF 2,200

Sculpture, L'attente, Francis Coffinet

L'attente

Francis Coffinet

Sculpture - 24 x 19 x 1 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.4 inch

CHF 2,734

Sculpture, Red Dous, Olga Radionova

Red Dous

Olga Radionova

Sculpture - 60 x 16 x 15 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 6.3 x 5.9 inch

CHF 879

Design, Juillet, Béatrice Baulard

Juillet

Béatrice Baulard

Design - 69 x 69 x 2 cm Design - 27.2 x 27.2 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,953

Design, Août, Béatrice Baulard

Août

Béatrice Baulard

Design - 69 x 69 x 2 cm Design - 27.2 x 27.2 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,953

Print, Nativity, Evelyne Huet

Nativity

Evelyne Huet

Print - 89 x 63 x 2 cm Print - 35 x 24.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 3,906

Painting, Tranquility, Ademola Ajayi

Tranquility

Ademola Ajayi

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

CHF 2,508

Painting, Crow Hoof II, Anthony Frost

Crow Hoof II

Anthony Frost

Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 0.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 0.2 inch

CHF 4,639

Painting, Electricity, Anthony Frost

Electricity

Anthony Frost

Painting - 61 x 30.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 24 x 12 x 0.2 inch

CHF 4,639

Sculpture, Bible, Yaacov Agam

Bible

Yaacov Agam

Sculpture - 28 x 22 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 11 x 8.7 x 2.2 inch

CHF 1,953

Sculpture, The hope, Alla Grande

The hope

Alla Grande

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

CHF 2,637

Sculpture, Tree of dreams, Alla Grande

Tree of dreams

Alla Grande

Sculpture - 120 x 100 x 6 cm Sculpture - 47.2 x 39.4 x 2.4 inch

CHF 4,785

Painting, Volum Divers, To Gallardo

Volum Divers

To Gallardo

Painting - 70 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 27.6 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch

CHF 2,930

Painting, Tsunami, Kusbudiyanto

Tsunami

Kusbudiyanto

Painting - 73 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch

CHF 1,232

Painting, Survivor, Kusbudiyanto

Survivor

Kusbudiyanto

Painting - 120 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch

CHF 1,760

Painting, Dream To Fly, Kusbudiyanto

Dream To Fly

Kusbudiyanto

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

CHF 1,936

Painting, Blue Fabric, Anika Manuel

Blue Fabric

Anika Manuel

Painting - 70 x 180 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 70.9 x 1.2 inch

CHF 3,479

Painting, Sconia, John Butterworth

Sconia

John Butterworth

Painting - 91 x 91 cm Painting - 35.8 x 35.8 inch

CHF 2,783

Painting, Brothers, Ademola Ajayi

Brothers

Ademola Ajayi

Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch

CHF 2,068

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

CHF 2,930