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Paul Freeman
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Textile Artifacts is home to some of the worlds' most interesting and exotic antique fabrics & textiles-- all available to you. Our ever-changing inventory has a wide selection of unique & rare items dating from the Renaissance up to the present. We specialize in one-of-a kind Wall Hangings & Tapestries, woven & printed period Curtain Panels, rare Silk Prints suitable for framing, Needlepoints & Embroideries, and many unusual Metallic religious, decorative & ethnic items. Our Lace department boasts yards of handmade & machined trims, bullion, fringe and more. These are just some of the thousands of unique items available to you from Textile Artifacts. If something you seek is not on our web page, please e-mail or fax your specific requests. Whether just browsing or looking to buy, this is the web page for you. To reach our current online selection click on a category below.
phone: (310) 676-2424 fax: (310) 676-2242 email: textileguy@aol.com

LACES	METALLICS	NEEDLEPOINTS
We have a large selection of antique laces, from trims suitable for dolls and costume, to investment quality examples.	I always have a large selection of metallic embroidery, laces and fringes, ecclesiastical robes, altar cloths and accessories.	There is always a large selection of needlepoints, embroideries and petit-points handmade from 1700 up to the 1930's.
WALLHANGINGS	CURTAINS	SILK PRINTS
There is always a good selection of textiles suitable for hanging, from tapestries to woven panels to hand painted works of art.	Printed and woven examples in numerous styles from the early 1800's to Victorian and well past Art Nouveau and Art Deco.	On my many trips to Europe I have collected a large selection of these charming printings on silk that are well over 100 years old .

     Textile Artifacts was founded in 1984 by Paul Freeman, a self-taught “picker” with a wonderful eye for textiles of exceptional quality. Initially, an antique generalist, Paul began specializing in textiles in 1980. Now, after almost 20 years, he is renowned for purveying wonderful, rare and unique items for his numerous customers.
      Textile Artifacts carries textile art & related materials procured from all over the world. Our ever-changing inventory spans numerous historical styles & periods from the 16th-20thC.   Our clients include designers, decorators and folks like you. Our textiles have been featured in numerous movies, television shows, music videos, commercials and museums. They also enhance and decorate thousands of homes. All of our textiles are available for sale or for rental to the trade.
      Textile Artifacts maintains a studio in Los Angeles, California. Let us know your specific needs. We can find examples to suit whatever you are looking for and are always here to be of service to your needs. We are open by appointment only, and you are welcome to schedule a visit. We hope you continue to visit our web site often. Thank you.