Folk Art
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1780s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Terracotta
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1860s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Folk Art
Jade, Gold
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron, Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Folk Art
Birch, Walnut
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool, Burlap
1860s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
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
18th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
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
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1860s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1960s French Modern Vintage 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 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Folk Art
Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1880s Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
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
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
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
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
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
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.