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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.
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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
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.
Category
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Natural Fiber


