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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 open weave crocheted sculpture in a muted chartreuse wool, adorned with a hanging bras...
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.
25"DIA
Local pick up available at our Los Angeles showroom
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Jane Knight "Oblique Ombre" Fiber Art Wall Installation, Signed 1970s
By Jane Knight 1
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional and highly sculptural fiber art wall installation titled Oblique Ombre by acclaimed American textile artist Jane Knight (1928–2013). Signed with the artist's original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century More Art
Materials
Jute, Wool
"Kuba Cloth 5" Geometric Fiber Art, Handmade, from Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Austin, TX
Fiber Art by Kuba Artists
Fabric Size: 26 x 23 in.
Frame Size: 30 x 25.5
Vintage, Handmade Cultural Heritage Art from Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The foundation cloth is wove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric More Art
Materials
Fabric
"Kuba Cloth 2" Geometric Fiber Art, Handmade, form Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Austin, TX
Fiber Art by Kuba Artists
Fabric Size: 26 x 23 in.
Frame Size: 30 x 25.5
Vintage, Handmade Cultural Heritage Art from Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The foundation cloth is wove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric More Art
Materials
Fabric, Thread


