Folk Art
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Folk Art
Wool
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Greek Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Renaissance Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art
Porcelain
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Folk Art
Metal
1970s British Modern Vintage Folk Art
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Acrylic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Folk Art
Tin
Mid-20th Century French Modern Folk Art
Enamel
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
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.