Folk Art
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
Early 2000s Italian Modern Folk Art
Yarn
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Folk Art
Bronze
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
19th Century English Medieval Antique Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Epoxy Resin
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
17th Century Italian Medieval Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Metal
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
1960s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Folk Art
Iron
1930s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Jute
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art
Acrylic, Paper
Late 20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
Early 2000s German Modern Folk Art
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
2010s American Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Paint
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Textile
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Metal, Steel
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
Late 20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
20th Century Scottish Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
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.