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What is fiber art called?

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What is fiber art called?
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.
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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 open weave crocheted sculpture in a muted chartreuse wool, adorned with a hanging bras...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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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. 25"DIA Local pick up available at our Los Angeles showroom
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Steel

California Mid-Century Mixed Media Fiber Art “The Rain Forest” by Margo Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This original California mid-century mixed media fiber art piece, titled “The Rain Forest,” was created by Margo Adams circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Textile, Walnut

'Oblique Ombre' Textile Art Work by Fiber Artist Jane Knight, 1970s
By Jane Knight 1
Located in Dallas, TX
'Oblique Ombre' textile installation by Fiber artist Jane Knight. Comprised of 31 elements and signed with a copper metal plaque. Jane Knight (1928-2013) was born in Grosse Pointe a...
Category

Mid-20th Century More Art

Materials

Jute, Wool

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Wall Art Hanging Tapestry, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern hanging wall art tapestry made of natural fiber circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Natural Fiber

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