Cotton Folk Art

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the history of World War II with this remarkable and very large American flag made by Defiance. This flag, dating back to the WWII era, is b...

The pattern, quilting and fabrics all combine to make this Feathered Stars quilt an outstanding example. The twentyfive stars are surrounded by beautifully quilted wreaths and feathe...

Offered here is a circa 1890s-1910s silk cigar ribbon, hand embroidered quilt block. These ribbons started out wrapping bunches of cigars, with the brand names printed on the ribbo...

19th century Blue & white Irish chain quilt with fine quilting.This quilt is in great condition.

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1830 dated needlework sampler made by Margret McDonald age 10 from Scotland I have three of these samplers for sale, they ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1747 dated needlework Mary Campbell sampler from Scotland I have three of these samplers for sale, they are dated 1830, 17...

A stylish all-rounder, bringing sophisticated storage indoors. That's why we can't get enough of these new storage baskets. Nadia is the new family of our laundry baskets, made i...

19Thc Irish chain blue & white quilt in pristine condition. This quilt was found in Pennsylvania.

19th century Patriotic four patch crib quilt from Ohio.The condition is very good and has great inner borders.

Early 20t century Holmes County, Ohio Amish crib quilt. Ready for hanging horizontal or diagonally.The condition is very good with minor fade in the lower bottom of the quilt.

This 19th century blue & white postage stamp quilt is in pristine condition. It has been professionally cleaned.

A Nez Perce cornhusk bag of typical form, circa 1880. Cornhusk bags of flat form were unique to the Columbia Plateau area in Oregon. They were made by the...

This finely hand quilted & pieced 19th century feathered star quilt has fine tight quilting and great small piecing. This quilt is in pristine condition and comes from a fine folk ar...

Presented is a printed Union Jack parade flag. The flag dates to the turn of the century, from 1897- 1910. The flag is printed on cotton and is hemmed at top and bottom with white ma...

20th century Hand Sewn Amish bars crib quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in cotton and finely quilted. This cool most unusual colors Amish crib quilt is in great condition. T...

A vintage American square Quilt handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 1" x 6' 4"

Hooked and shirred hearth rug, New England, circa 1850s in wool, cotton and linen. This dramatic folk art piece is in excellent condition. Depicting a recumbent dalmatian surrounded...

Small Moroccan "Boucherouite" or Azilal rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or t...

This fine Amish quilt comes from Ohio and has very fine quilting and piece work.The condition is very good and has a great saw tooth binding.

This fun hole in the barn door pattern quilt is in butter cup yellow and mint green colors.The condition is very good and mint.These fun spring colors are really wonderful.Notice the...

A playful and whimsical late 20th century Mexican Otomi textile with myriad gold embroidered animals and plants including rabbits, deer, horses, and peacocks, on a white cotton groun...

About An original California Republic state flag with brass grommets to hang it. Creator: Unknown. Date of manufacture: circa 1960-1980. ...

Feathered Stars are beautifully combined with Oak leaves in this quilt from the 1860s. While the Stars are all identical, the maker took liberties with the Oak leaves. Most are the s...

Thousand Pyramids quilt with a wonderful border of Lily of the Field ( a pattern not often seen). The triangles are made of a beautiful assortment of mostly printed fabrics from the ...

These fantastic hand quilted & handmade vintage 19thc pot holders from Lancaster and Berks Counties ,Pennsylvania. These hot pads are in fine as found condition. Coming from a privat...

Beautiful Hand Sewn cotton Amish Bridal quilt in excellent condition. Multiple stitching per inch.

Amish falling bricks from Holmes County, Ohio in cotton sateen & inner body regular cotton.This fine chevron border really makes the pattern more interesting. The condition is very g...

Handwoven Folk Art handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa - The piece is very organic and intricately woven on a course field of wool the fabrication is quite interesting and, ...

Antique Handmade patchwork quilt Additional information: Materials: Cotton Color: Yellow Period: 19th century Styles: Americana Patter...

1940s Folky eight point star quilt with a nine patch inside each star. The backing is in a sky blue and all cotton. The condition is very good.

An Original vintage South American Pre Columbian style weaving by the Dutch artist Jan Schreuder (1904 - 1964) Jan Founded the 'del Centro da Manufacturas Textiles de Quito,' Ecua...

This folky contained one patch quilt is in mint condition and has a wonderful diamond block border.The condition is pristine.

Although the name of this antique quilt pattern is Autumn Leaves, the choice of colors used here virtually screams Spring. A bouquet of flowers o...

13 star antique American parade flag, with a 3-2-3-2-3 configuration of stars, an extremely scarce and unusually large variety, made circa 1876-1899: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton, made sometime during the last quarter of the 19th century. This is a very rare size for a parade flag in the 13 star count. The most common variety measures just 3 inches on the fly, and practically none reach over 10 inches. Before acquiring a small group in this large and unusual form, close to 20 years ago now, neither I, nor anyone else I knew in the world of flag collecting, had seen anything similar.* The group I acquired was discovered in Canada, and, given what I knew about 13 star parade flags, it was reasonable to assume that they were likely either produced there for the American market, or else made in the States for some Canadian-based event with U.S. involvement. Whatever the case may be, others in the same style have since been found north of the border, and Canadian manufacture would explain the scarcity. The stars are quite large in scale. Each is canted at a slight angle, such that one point is directed in the 1:00 position. These are arranged in staggered lineal rows in counts of 3-2-3-2-3, which is the most common configuration found in 13 star flags of the late 19th century, with pieced-and-sewn construction, but is highly unusual among printed parade flags. In most cases the 3-2-3-2-3 design can also be viewed as a diamond of stars, with a star in each corner and a star in the very center. It is of interest to note that the 3-2-3-2-3 pattern can also be interpreted as a combination of the crosses of St. Andrew and St. George, which some feel could have been the design of the very first American flag and may identify a link between this star configuration and the British Union Jack. The pattern is often attributed--albeit erroneously in my opinion--to New Jersey Senator Francis Hopkinson, a member of the Second Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, who is credited with having played the most significant role in the original design of the American national flag. Hopkinson's original drawings for the design of the flag have not survived and his other depictions of 13 star arrangements for other devices are inconsistent. On this particular example, note the unusual coloration of the hoist area, adjacent to the canton, which is red instead of the typical white. This adds a distinctly unusual feature to the flag's visual presentation and is a nice compliment to the field of large, canted stars. The presence of so much white fabric beyond the last red stripe is also not typical of parade flag production. This was done so that there would be room for error when trimming between one flag and the next. Parade flags were printed on a bolt of fabric, like other printed textiles, and were clipped from the bolt at the point of sale, or perhaps afterwards, if the buyer bought multiple flags. When printed horizontally across the bolt, or when small flags were printed next to one-another vertically in multiples, Most parade flags had only a tiny amount of space between them, and some print runs allowed no space at all. It is extremely unusual to encounter flag printed perpendicular to the bolt, with selvage (finished, woven edges) along the hoist and fly, that have enough white fabric beneath and above them to actually look as if the maker intended American flags to have 14 stripes.** 13 star flags have been flown throughout our nation’s history for a variety of purposes. They were hoisted at patriotic events, including Lafayette’s visit in 1824-25, the celebration of the nation’s centennial in 1876, and the sesquicentennial in 1926. They were displayed during the Civil War, to reference past struggles for American liberty and victory over oppression, and were used by 19th century politicians in political campaigning for the same reason. The U.S. Navy used the 13 star count on small boats until 1916, because it was easier to discern fewer stars at a distance on a small flag. Commercial flag-makers mirrored this practice and some private ships flew 13 star flags during the same period as the Navy. The use of yachting ensigns with a wreath of 13 stars surrounding a fouled anchor, which allowed pleasure boats to bypass customs between 1848 and 1980, persists today without an official purpose. Mounting: The flag was mounted and framed within our own conservation department, which is led by expert staff. We take great care in the mounting and preservation of flags and have framed thousands of examples. The background fabric is 100% cotton twill, black in color, that has been washed and treated for colorfastness. The extraordinary, 3-part molding is constructed of wood, but has a finish that presents like antique...

19th century Folky tumbling geometric quilt from Pennsylvania in very good condition. Fine brown calico backing.

Vintage Turkish Sharkoy Kilim rug. Large sized 325cm x 225cm Monumental large area rug measuring over 3metres wide. Beautiful Ikat pattern with vibrant colours. Tightly woven cott...

This is a large, Caucasian Old Kilim from the Kuba region with a red background and beautiful color composition. Kuba kilims are often decorated with large abstract indented medal...

Vintage needlepoint throw pillow christmas holiday dog design. 100% Handmade decorative throw needlepoint pillow, French Aubusson style design, Chic Shabby country style, beautiful for any cottage decor. Christmas Holidays Decor...

A fine quality pair of 20th century Oriental puppet dolls with original costumes. These decorative Oriental puppets are framed in Lucite making the...

A vintage Japanese Fireman's jacket (known as Hikeshi-Banten in Japanese) woven with heavy cotton and decorated with stencil resist dye circa 1920-30s...

This mini school house doll quilt is all cotton and in very good condition.It is hand sewn on a blue linen stretcher frame.Ready to hang in your collection.

HERMES Paris small bath mat 100% Cotton Made in France. Luxury Hermes Paris terry cloth bath rug mat. Authentic vintage Hermès rectangular bath rug with a l...

An unusual quilt with sections that look like children's drawings.

Native American bandolier bag, constructed of deer or elk hide, muslin, and velvet, with wonderful beadwork decoration. Made circa 1885, the ...

Vintage throw decorative needlepoint cat design pillow. Vintage charming dog pillow featuring portrait of a cat. Hand-crafted in 100% wool needlepoint embroidery throw pillow in Aubusson style with cotton cording fringe tassels. Great gift for the cat owner and cat loving home! Cat decorative throw pillow backed in velvet brown fabric. Vintage crewel...

Vintage needlepoint throw pillow with this gorgeous Yorkshire terrier dog design. 100% handmade decorative throw needlepoint pillow, french Aubusson style design, chic shabby country style, beautiful for any cottage decor. Yorkshire Terrier Dog Design Decor doggy pillow, English country throw pillows. Needlepoint dog pillow...

19th century Blue & white floral applique quilt with birds and eagles in all four corners.This early applique is pre -centennial. The condition is very good and the quilting is perfe...

This early mid 19thc mini pieced postage stamp chain crib quilt from Pennsylvania has a amazing diamond border and in pristine condition. This crib quilt has been professionally fra...

This Mid-Century Modern era Indigenous American miniature teepee is unmarked, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1945. This ...

Antique hand stitched bedspread / blanket / coverlet / quilt featuring checkered geometric blocks of multicolored gingham, divided by white and gray blocks, with a gray and beige bor...

This 19Thc postage stamp Irish chain crib quilt is in fine condition and mounted on stretcher frame.It was found in Pennsylvania and is in red chain on a buttery yellow ground.

"Maximon" A syncretic Mayan and Christian deity, a symbol of abundance to whom candles, tobacco and rum are offered. Maximon is an auspicious figure whose cult is still flourishin...

Large decorative French Aubusson style tapestry pillow backed with silk velvet. Beautiful vintage French Provincial pillow with Aubusson style roses and decorative floral bouquet. ...

Vintage hand stitched white bedspread / blanket / coverlet / quilt with applique pink and purple tulips in embroidered baskets and loose tulips along t...

Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter "K", "KILO" in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of blue and y...

Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter "J", "JULIET" in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of cotton. ...

Antique hand stitched blue and white bedspread / blanket / coverlet / quilt with sawtooth border and blocks embroidered with woven interlocked eight po...

This original pattern Mennonite quilt most closely resembles the Philadelphia Pavement pattern. The use of entirely solid colors changes the look consi...