Where were textiles used first?

The history of textiles began in the Neolithic era, around the year 10000 BCE, when humans began to settle in permanent settlements. The earliest evidence of textiles is from archaeological finds of woven baskets, nets and mats from the Near East. The first textiles were made from natural fibers, such as flax, wool, cotton, and silk, which were spun into yarn and woven into fabrics. Textiles were used for a variety of purposes, such as clothing, shelter, and storage. The first textiles were used in the Middle East and Asia.