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What is fiber art called?
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Fiber art is sometimes called textile art. However, it is also correct to refer to it simply as fiber art. By either name, the art form can involve many types of crafting techniques, including braiding, crocheting, embroidery, felting, knitting, weaving, macramé and quilting. On 1stDibs, find a selection of fiber art.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Mid Century Fiber Art by Susan Frank
By Susan Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fiber Art by Susan Frank, Circa 1975. Made from wool, steel , wood and clay beads.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Fiber Art Crocheted Wool Hanging Sculpture by Jane Knight 1970s
By Jane Knight
Located in Troy, MI
Suspended macrame sculpture by Michigan fiber artist Jane Knight circa 1970s
Three dimensional
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Sun Burst Fiber Art by Susan Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunburst Fiber Art by Susan Frank, Circa 1975. Made from wool, steel , wood and clay beads
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Abstract Geometric Fiber Art Textile Wall Sculpture by Carolyn Hall
Located in Troy, MI
Incredible textile wall hanging sculpture by Michigan fiber artist Carolyn Vosburg Hall
Multi
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Felt, Wood
'Oblique Ombre' Textile Art Work by Fiber Artist Jane Knight, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
numerous freestanding, wall mounted and suspended fiber art sculptures for countless interior environments
Category
Mid-20th Century More Art
Materials
Jute, Wool
Mid-Century Modernist Painting of Ouroboroses in Gouache on Natural Fiber Paper
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Painting of Ouroboroses in Goauche on Natural Fiber Paper originates
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache