Folk Art
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Acrylic
1970s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Metal
1990s Australian Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Fabric, Cotton
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood
1970s German Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century Philippine Modern Folk Art
20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Canadian Modern Folk Art
Stone
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Metal
2010s French Modern Folk Art
Metal
1990s French Modern Folk Art
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Folk Art
Silver
1950s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s French Modern Folk Art
Glass
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Folk Art
Malachite, Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Folk Art
Wool
1990s French Modern Folk Art
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood, Resin
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Canvas
2010s Indian Modern Folk Art
Brass, Nickel
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Granite
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
1990s English Modern Folk Art
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Chrome
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool, Acrylic
Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art
Acrylic, Wood, Linen
20th Century North American Modern Folk Art
Metal
1870s Moroccan Islamic Antique Folk Art
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Cotton
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Horn, Wool, Glass, Mirror
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Folk Art
Ceramic
Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
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.