Kuba Cloth Acrylic Frame
Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Cotton, Acrylic, Lucite
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Natural Fiber
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Raffia
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Textiles
Raffia, Cotton
1990s Congolese Tribal Art
Raffia
20th Century Quilts and Blankets
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Raffia, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Quilts and Blankets
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Congolese Folk Art Decorative Art
Raffia
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Textile, Raffia, Wood
Antique 1860s Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Raffia
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Raffia
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Raffia
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Raffia
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Raffia
Finding the Right folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.