Folk Art Turkish Rugs
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tulu Turkish rug from the mid-20th century. A wide plain saturated marsala colored border with a beige open field. No ditzy ornamentation. Totally graphic with a very long ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bakhtiari Style Runner Rug in Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kili
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1970-1980, this 3x11 vintage runner rug is a new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
On the Design:
Inspired by Persian Bakhtiari rugs, this piece i...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Silk Pictorial Herekeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th century Fine Turkish silk one-of-a-kind Herekeh rug with a beautiful pictorial animal garden design
Measures: 1'4'' x 1'11'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Kurdish Rug Gold Red Striped Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1900-1910, this antique rug connotes a traditional Kurdish rug design with a coarse, lush knotting in the richer hues cordoned off ...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Turkish Rug in Red, Beige and Pink Geometric Pattern, Distressed
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 6x10 vintage rug from a revered Turkish designer, entering Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha Collection.
This traditional spin enjoys a dextrous...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Anatolian Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial design depicting a donkey and camel.
Size: 3'2'' x 3'11''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Deer Turkish Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Rug with 2 large Deers surrounding multiple borrders and a central medallion
Details
rug no. j3741
size 4' 10" x 10' 5" (147 x 318 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare antique Avunya rug, Anatolia, Bergama region
Located in Vienna, AT
This wonderful niche carpet comes from Avunya, northwest Anatolia in the province of Bergama. It has the typical attributes of these rare carpets. The harmonious balance of the desig...
Category
1870s Turkish Antique Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Magnificent antique rug, central Anatolia Konya region Turkey 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a magnificent carpet from Konya, Central Anatolia. It has all the characteristics of this carpet region from which the most beautiful and best pieces in Anatolia come. Konya ...
Category
1870s Turkish Antique Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Vintage Turkish Rug.
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Handwoven Persian Rug with Female Figure (135 cm x 200 cm)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The special vintage handwoven rugs featured in the Lagu Selection collection add a historical and warm touch to your space. Each one is carefully crafted using traditional hand weavi...
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Pictorial Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish anatolian with 2 pigeons.
Measures : 1'8'' x 2'2''.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Floor Size Turkish Animal Motif Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish animal motif pictorial rug
Measures: 17" x 31".
Category
1920s Asian Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Foam
Zabihi Collection Turkish Kars Large Pigeons Rug Dated 1904
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Turkish Rug featuring 2 large pigeons on an apricot field
Size 9' 5" x 11' 5" (287 x 348 cm).
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Camel Donkey Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century colorful worn Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground.
Size: 2'5'' x 3'11''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Vintage Turkish Pigeon Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian with 2 pigeons.
1'10'' x 2'4''
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Silk Animal Motif Herekeh Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Turkish silk one of a kind Herekeh rug with a beutiful pictorial animal design on an ivory field.
Measures: 2' x 2'11'.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Samarkand suzani, Uzbekistan
Tashkent suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan, 1950.
Overall condition is pretty good for its age and use.
"Suzani" means needlework and these embroideries are some of the most characteristic forms of textile art from Central Asia. The mastery of color and the dynamic sense of movement they convey continue to add depth and joy to contemporary interiors. A high level of creative variation and the individuation of each flower are what make each piece unique.
Measures: 52" x 51.
The Silk Road Bukhara: Like scattered pearls along the vast expanse of the Great Silk Road, the cities of Uzbekistan glisten radiantly under the unforgiving sun. This nation, nestled in a picturesque oasis, holds a treasure trove of historical artifacts, owing to its advantageous position at the heart of the ancient Silk Road network. In the year 138 BC, a transformative era commenced as China graciously opened its borders to trade, giving rise to caravans that embarked upon this illustrious route. These trading pathways served as conduits not only for the exchange of goods and craftsmanship but also for the intermingling of cultures, beliefs, and wisdom. Even today, within the ancient walls of cities like Samarkand, one can still discern the echoes of bustling voices, the melodious jingle of camel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended
Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute one of a kind Mid-20th Century Hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian Pictorial rug depicting a llama goats on a red field
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Anatolian rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Lumbar PillowCover from WesternAnatolia Turkey 1stHalf 20thCentury
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatol...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatol...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Deer Vintage Turkish Mini Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century turkish rug depicting 2 deers on a brown field
Measures: 2'1" x 2'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Turkish Figural 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century anatolian mat with a peculiar facial motif on a lavender field.
Measures: 1'7" x 2'7”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Camel Donkey Anatolian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial donkey design
Size: 2'9'' x 4'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
European Folk Stamverband Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
European folk stamverband goat hair rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'10" × 6'2" (147 × 187 cm)
Inspired by the works of tribal weavers, this contemporary carpet was hand woven with u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Goat Hair
Vintage Turkish Donkey Camel Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century colrufl Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground. The striation of colors on 1 end is referred to as abrash which is natural color variations found in some vintage and antique rugs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Vintage Turkish Camel Donkey Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century colrufl Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground.
Size: 3'5'' x 5'3''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
19x33 inches One of a Kind, 1 of a Pair of Vintage Pictorial Rug, Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind and One of a pair of pictorial Turkish wall rugs dating back to mid 20th century.
This charming little work of art is depicting a beautiful natural scenery; a waterfa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rare Room size Lion Turkish Rug Dated 1903
Located in New York, NY
Rare room size early 20th Century Turkish Rug wool Rug made in central Turkey depicting a Large Lion on a brown field dated 1903. This rug was hanging on the wall of a lobby of a pr...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bubble Gum Pink Vintage Turkish Pictorial Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian Runner featuring humans and animals on a bubble gum pink field.
Measures: 2'10'' x 11'
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green Turkish Deco Deer Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian rug with 2 deers and 2 other animals on a green ground
Measures: 1'9” x 2'3”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Block Printed Anatolian Quilt, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hand block printing is one of the land marks of Western Anatolian material culture. These quilts have been used either as prayer mats of wall hangings.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Horse Pictorial Turkish Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Pictorial Rug depicting a bearded gentleman riding on his horse on a red ground. dated 1973, the turkish names woven inscribed in seem to make it a dowry gift
Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lamb Sheep Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative mid-20th century Turkish rug with lambs and sheep luring on a rose color field.
Measures: 3'5'' x 6'3'' circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Turkish Deer Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind hand knotted Turkish Anatolian rug in Pale peach, brown and green accents depicting a large deer, small goat and a few birds
Measures: 4'6”...
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Goat Rug
Located in New York, NY
20th-century Turkish rug depicting 2 large goats, 2 small goats 3 pigeons on a charcoal ground
Measures: 4'7'' x 6'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Animal Motif Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Turkish Anatolian accent size rug depicting a pair of large lions in between an infamous Turkish commander. His name is inscribed on the rug. The inscriptions on the rug ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 2" x 3' 1"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3x3.5 Ft Handmade Turkish 1970s Kilim with Colorful Poms. Bed, Floor, Sofa Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lively handwoven rug was produced by Kurdish villagers in Central Turkey for daily use in third quarter of the 20th century. These splendid vintage weavings were used in various ways such as wall-hangings, bedding covers...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Rooster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish mat size rug depicting a rooster on an ivory field.
Measures: 1'6" x 1'11''.
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Turkish Reindeer Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th-century Turkish Anatolian Pictorial rug with 8 jolly full Reindeers.
Measures: 2'5'' x 3'7''.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Anatolian Deer Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian rug with stand-alone deer on a blush color ground
Measures: 3'3” x 3'11”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Camel Donkey Anatolian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial design depicting a donkey and camel.
Size: 2'5'' x 3'4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Pictorial Rug with Animals and Folk Art French Country Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53483, vintage Turkish Pictorial rug with animals and Folk Art French Country style 01'06 x 06'11. Folk Art meets French Country style in this vibrant hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish pictorial rug. The abrashed field features a color-blocked field festooned with two roosters, a cat, and a man on horseback. With its commitment to tradition and heart full of whimsy, this vintage hallway runner...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Turkish Vintage Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Tribal Turkish Geometric runner featuring 2 men and 2 women on a geometric colorful motif
Measures: 2'10'' x 10'3''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Lion Pictorial Turkish Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century pictorial double lion pictorial rug.
Measures: 4' x 7'7''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3x3.8 Ft Hand-Made Anatolian Kilim Rug with Colorful Poms, Great for Kids Room
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lively handwoven rug was produced by Kurdish villagers in Central Turkey for daily use in third quarter of the 20th century. These splendid vintage weavings were used in various ways such as wall-hangings, bedding covers...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rooster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkishmat size rug depicting a rooster on an ivory field. Dated 1976
Measures: 1'10" x 2'.
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pictorial Turkish Camel Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute small Turkish Pictorial Camel rug depicting a man pulling a large camel. Its also dated 1983
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'.
Category
1980s Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fun Pictorial Lion Sheep Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 lions outlined in yellow and a pink sheep outlined in light blue on a brown field.
they all seem pretty happy, right? dated 1980
Measures...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 7" x 3' 5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim throw rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a cartoon-like male figure.
Measures: 3' 1" x 3' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lion Motif Vintage Turkish White Ground Dowry Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish Rug depicting a large lion and small bird on a white field and silver floral border.. The wording "Masallah Buaslana" translates to " congratul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Whimsical Animal Border Figurative Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical mid-century colorful Turkish Kars rug. Field is brown, the border has 2 human figures and animals.
Measures: 6'8" x 9'2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Turkish Deer Bird Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian Rug in pale peach, brown, and green accents depicting 3 deers and 2 birds, circa 1940. Square Shape too
Measures: 4'6” x 4'8”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folk Art turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage turkish rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art turkish rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original turkish rugs, popular names associated with this style include and LAGU. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for turkish rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $249 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $1,900.
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