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What is Ukrainian folk art called?
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What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Bullfinch Bird Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Folk Art Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Charming Austrian late 19th-century carved wooden bird mounted on its original stand, designed for wall hanging or standing. This delightful folk art piece belongs to the long-standi...
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Antique 1890s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood, Paint
Two beautiful Bird Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Folk Art Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Charming Austrian 20th-century carved wooden bird mounted on its original stand, designed for wall hanging or standing. This delightful folk art piece belongs to the long-standing tr...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood, Paint
Sailor's Woolwork Three-Masted Schooner Under Full Sail, British, circa 1900
Located in Downingtown, PA
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Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects
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Wool
Vintage Light-Up Horseshoe Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
The horseshoe has always promised good luck. This one promises better stories.
This vintage American gray painted horseshoe sign once announced itself with the confidence of a roads...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
Greenfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
small Folk art chest, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This folk art box from the 1930s is a particularly decorative object with an authentic, hand-painted appearance. The wooden box is richly decorated with colorful floral motifs in red...
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Vintage 1930s Romanian Folk Art Painted Furniture
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Pine
