Strauss & Co offers an extensive range of textile artworks spanning centuries of artistic output—from tapestry and embroidery to stitching and knitting.
Our sales feature both contemporary and historic works, including Tsonga and Shangaan cloth artworks, Ndebele beadwork, and Kuba textiles, reflecting the material histories of various African countries. Some pieces are created by individual artists, while others are the result of collaborative efforts from significant art centres such as Rorke’s Drift in KwaZulu-Natal and The Keiskamma Art Project in the Eastern Cape. The selection of items we have handled includes works by contemporary artists who use materials as a form of artistic expression, such as Billie Zangewa’s silk tapestries stitched from raw silk and Igshaan Adams’ tapestries crafted from beads, wire, linoleum, cotton twine, and fabric.
Upcoming Auctions
Evening Sale
Modern and Contemporary Art
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Current Timed Online Auction
Day Sale
Modern and Contemporary Art
Closes 2:00pm Tue, 17 Nov 2026 SAST : Add to Calendar
Online
Auction Details
Current Live Virtual Auction
Evening Sale
Modern and Contemporary Art
7:00pm Tue, 17 Nov 2026 SAST : Add to Calendar
Johannesburg
Know the Value of Your Textiles
Strauss & Co is well placed to offer expert appraisals for auction, private sale, probate, and insurance with a focus on South African and African Art. Our team of specialists are knowledgeable in modern, post-war, and contemporary art, design, furniture, fibre art, ceramics, silverware, watches, jewellery, and wine.
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To book an appointment for a confidential valuation, please contact: art@straussart.co.za
Cape Town
Jill van Dugteren
Head of Decorative Arts and Design | MANCO
Nicky Myburgh
Ceramics
Design and Cape Furniture Specialist
Johannesburg
Wilhelm van Rensburg
Senior Art Specialist & Head Curator
Regional
Bryony Clark
Art Specialist
Buy on Auction with Strauss & Co
Strauss & Co holds four marquee live auctions each year, complemented by specialist live virtual sales and a programme of monthly timed online auctions.Categories handled include: art, sculpture, works on paper, ceramics, photography, textiles, silver, watches, furniture, jewellery and fine wine.
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