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Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a wooden shovel that was used in old farmers in Japan. It is made of chestnut wood and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa More Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Antique Japanese Shogi Game Board Table, Folk Art, 1920s
Antique Japanese Shogi Game Board Table, Folk Art, 1920s

Antique Japanese Shogi Game Board Table, Folk Art, 1920s

Located in Wichita, KS

This authentic Vintage Japanese Shogi Game Board from the 1920s showcases traditional Japanese

Category

Vintage 1920s Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. It is likely a tool used to carry

Category

20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique signs, Abstract Art, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Japanese Antique signs, Abstract Art, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Japanese Antique signs, Abstract Art, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

work that is unique to Japan. This culture has fallen into disuse over time, and very few remain today

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan

Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.' Traditional stacked

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964
"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

Located in Incline Village, NV

1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side panel). The company

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895

By Kobe Toys

Located in Incline Village, NV

, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during the Meiji period in Japan, which covered the

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Ebony

Japanese Aging Toy Soccer Ball/ Object / 1970-1990s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Aging Toy Soccer Ball/ Object / 1970-1990s / Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Aging Toy Soccer Ball/ Object / 1970-1990s / Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old toy soccer ball. Over the years, the outer material has peeled off, exposing the inner material. The appearance, which has changed naturally over time, has a beauty th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Other

Antique Japanese wabi sabi vine wicker carrier basket Tangara coal miners basket
Antique Japanese wabi sabi vine wicker carrier basket Tangara coal miners basket

Antique Japanese wabi sabi vine wicker carrier basket Tangara coal miners basket

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese basket called "Tangara", made for coal miners to gather and carry the smaller

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Straw, Wood, Hardwood, Birch, Oak

Vintage Japanese Painted Papier-Mache Noh Sonbi Mask
Vintage Japanese Painted Papier-Mache Noh Sonbi Mask

Vintage Japanese Painted Papier-Mache Noh Sonbi Mask

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage Japanese papier-mache noh theater mask of Sonbi with a cloth loop at the top for hanging, a

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Masks

Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)
Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)

Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa) Western inspired Japanese batik (wasarasa) designs

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket
Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket Zanshi-ori cloth is woven from leftover cotton and silk

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu)
Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu)

Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu) Nabeshima dantsu (carpets) are some of the earliest

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Japanese Embroidered Apron (Mae-Kake)
Antique Japanese Embroidered Apron (Mae-Kake)

Antique Japanese Embroidered Apron (Mae-Kake)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

an indication of the embroidery skills of the woman who made this apron. A fine piece of folk art

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Silk Handbag Shibori Technique 1990s
Japanese Silk Handbag Shibori Technique 1990s

Japanese Silk Handbag Shibori Technique 1990s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a hand bag which was made in Japan around 1990s. This bag's material is Silk and it is made

Category

1990s Japanese Showa Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban
Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban

Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban Han-juban are worn under kimono. This example, without

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique piece of Japanese pottery. It is a valuable item that is thought to have been

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s
Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s

Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

1970s in Showa era. DImensions. 10 x 6.5 x H12.5 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover
Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover

Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover This eye-dazzling hand-spun cotton, indigo-dyed 4-panel

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Badge of Buddhist Shinshu-OtaniHa 1990s
Japanese Badge of Buddhist Shinshu-OtaniHa 1990s

Japanese Badge of Buddhist Shinshu-OtaniHa 1990s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a pin badge of a person who was with Shinshu-Otani ha. It was made in Japan around 1990s

Category

1990s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Fish 1980s
Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Fish 1980s

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Fish 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an object of a person from Hokkaido prefecture in Japan. They are called Ainu. This object

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s
Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an object of a person from Hokkaido prefecture in Japan. They are called Ainu. This object

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask
19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask

19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask

Located in London, GB

19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask A Japanese Meiji period Iki mask dated from the late 19th

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Victorian Masks

Materials

Gesso, Wood

A Kendo Mask & Bust Protection Japan 1930s
A Kendo Mask & Bust Protection Japan 1930s

A Kendo Mask & Bust Protection Japan 1930s

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A Kendo mask and bust protection. Japan 1930s. Very good patina. In original good condition

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Masks

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rope, Wood

Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s
Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s

Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Two Wooden Kabuki Dolls Renjishi 1990s
Japanese Two Wooden Kabuki Dolls Renjishi 1990s

Japanese Two Wooden Kabuki Dolls Renjishi 1990s

Located in Paris, FR

They are two Kabuki (Japanese theater) dolls made with woods and silk. The woods are for body parts

Category

1990s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk, Wood

Japanese Silk Haori Jacket Shibori Red 2000s Heisei
Japanese Silk Haori Jacket Shibori Red 2000s Heisei

Japanese Silk Haori Jacket Shibori Red 2000s Heisei

Located in Paris, FR

This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. It was made in Heisei era around 2000s. The haori

Category

Early 2000s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Kimono
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Kimono

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Kimono

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Kimono This deeply saturated indigo-dyed kimono is made

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Jacket
Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Jacket

Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Jacket

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Jacket This early 20th C farmer’s jacket from the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Vest
Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Vest

Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Vest

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Vest This late 19th C recycled farmer’s vest from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Leaves Design 1980s
Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Leaves Design 1980s

Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Leaves Design 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s
Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s

Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

motorcyclist on his bike. Small toy made in tin in Japan in 1960s. Good conditions. This object is

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover This early 20th century indigo-dyed futon

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character
Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character

Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character

Located in Fukuoka, JP

theater in Japan. This particular mask represents the character of Furyu, a male evil spirit. Crafted with

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover
Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover

Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover An exceptional example of tsutsugaki

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Japanese Daruma Doll HIMEDARUMA Yuhime-ningyo Ehime 1990s
Japanese Daruma Doll HIMEDARUMA Yuhime-ningyo Ehime 1990s

Japanese Daruma Doll HIMEDARUMA Yuhime-ningyo Ehime 1990s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a doll which is called Yuhime-Ningyo. These dolls are made in Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture. The kimono which the doll is wearing is made with silk. We say that these dolls ar...

Category

1990s Japanese Showa Toys

Materials

Porcelain, Silk, Plastic

Antique Japanese Kurume Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Antique Japanese Kurume Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover

Antique Japanese Kurume Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Kurume Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover Kurume double-ikat weaving was

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Wall Mirror, Sori Yanagi for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s, Wabi Sabi
Wall Mirror, Sori Yanagi for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s, Wabi Sabi

Wall Mirror, Sori Yanagi for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s, Wabi Sabi

By Sori Yanagi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

mirror embodies the refined aesthetic of Japanese modern design. Perfect for entryways, bedrooms, or

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban With Fan Motif
Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban With Fan Motif

Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban With Fan Motif

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban With Fan Motif Han-juban are short, waist length garments

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Large Mashiko Cup Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Large Mashiko Cup Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery

Large Mashiko Cup Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery

Located in Norton, MA

A Japanese Mashiko Cup studio pottery with stylized designs in the brown glazed body in the manner

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tea Cups, Signed
Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tea Cups, Signed

Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tea Cups, Signed

Located in Norton, MA

Old - set of 5 Japanese Teacups with hand-painted paintings, signed at the bottoms. Original box

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Tea Cups
Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Tea Cups

Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Tea Cups

Located in Norton, MA

Old - Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Teacups with light blue glazing. Original box included with the

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowls-Signed
Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowls-Signed

Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowls-Signed

Located in Norton, MA

Pair of Japanese mid-century studio pottery bowls-signed In good original new condition and just

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Ornaments
Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Ornaments

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Ornaments

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a wooden figurine from the Taisho period. "Daikokuten" is a traditional Japanese guardian

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese 3 Tea Cups from Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Vintage Japanese 3 Tea Cups from Mid-Century Studio Pottery

Vintage Japanese 3 Tea Cups from Mid-Century Studio Pottery

Located in Norton, MA

Vintage Japanese 3 tea cups from mid-century studio pottery. In good original new condition and

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Ornaments
Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Ornaments

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Ornaments

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Japan as one of the Seven Lucky Gods. It is modeled after the Zen monk Hotei, who actually existed in

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folk art Japan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A folk art Japan — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folk art Japan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right folk art Japan, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made folk art Japan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nikon, Fuji Meibo and Nomura Toy Industrial Co. Ltd. are consistently popular.

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A folk art Japan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $900, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $31,073.
Questions About Folk Art Japan
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.