Multi-layered woven element

A textile element, the textile element comprising:

• a first layer having a front surface;
• a second layer interwoven with the first layer, the second layer having a back surface facing opposite the front surface;
• and
• a first thread integrated into at least the first layer,
• wherein the first thread comprises an exposed portion, an unexposed portion, and a tie-down portion,
• wherein the exposed portion is exposed on the front surface,
• wherein the unexposed portion is secured between the first layer and the second layer, and
• wherein the tie-down portion is interwoven with the second layer.

An article, the article comprising:

• a woven element, the woven element comprising:
• a first plurality of warp threads extending in a first direction, the first plurality of warp threads being integrated into a first surface on a front side of the woven element;
• a second plurality of warp threads extending in the first direction, the second plurality of warp threads being integrated into a second surface on a back side of the woven element;
• and
• a first weft thread extending in a second direction,
• wherein a first portion of the first weft thread is positioned in front of at least one warp thread of the first plurality of warp threads to form at least a portion of a graphic image on the front surface,
• wherein a second portion of the first weft thread extends between the first plurality of warp threads and the second plurality of warp threads, and
• a base textile element, the base textile element being secured to and in direct contact with the back surface of the woven element.