Fibre art is a genre that seems to sail beyond the imaginative and aesthetic capacities of most people. It's not merely an assemblage of glass fibres. Fiber art actually covers a diversity of categories. There's an exhibition in Beijing, bringing together examples from around the globe, helping to communicate a greater understanding of what fiber art is about.

Fibre art is a genre that seems to sail beyond the imaginative and aesthetic capacities of most people.

Some may think it's a little too modern or avant garde, having little in common with the lives of ordinary people. But fibre art can express elegance, bringing a sense of refined adornment to living room decor. This is what the Beijing Exhibition is about.

Fiber art employs fabrics like yarns and wool. Sometimes it uses synthetics as principal materials. The art form evolved from early tapestry art into a present day variant that expresses modern artistic vision. There are textile pieces, soft sculptures and installation art.