Fabric Folk Art

20Thc Navajo Yei Indian weaving in colorful pictorial.The condition is very good.

Charming vintage set of six hand-embroidered cotton kitchen towels, dated 1940–1950. Each towel is decorated with colorful embroidered chickens and roosters, presented in cheerful and expressive scenes described as having a distinctive “vacation essence.” The embroidery is carefully executed, with lively details and a playful folk-art character that gives each piece its own personality. These towels reflect the mid-century tradition of transforming practical household textiles into decorative objects. During this period, kitchen linens were often embellished with hand embroidery, bright colors, and familiar domestic motifs. Chickens and roosters were especially appealing subjects because they evoked the rural landscape, the household garden, the farmyard, and the warmth of everyday country life. Each towel is further personalized with a short embroidered word—“GRIP,” “PIP,” “FLIP,” “CLAP,” “TRIP,” or “CHIP”—adding a playful graphic element to the set. Rather than being anonymous utility pieces, these towels were created to bring beauty, color, and personality into the kitchen. They represent the idea that even ordinary domestic tasks could be surrounded by creativity and charm. The hand embroidery and animal imagery place this group within the tradition of folk art and handmade domestic textiles. Their decorative quality makes them particularly suitable for display: they can be layered over one another, hung individually, arranged on an open shelf, or incorporated into a curated kitchen textile grouping. They would also make a wonderful addition to a collection of vintage embroidered linens...

Northern Plains Native American beaded shoulder bag, probably Lakota or Cheyenne, late 19th century (c. 1880–1900). Hide pouch extensively decorated with fine polychrome glass see...

This striking canvas painting features an abstract composition depicting two figures in neutral and dark tones. Framed cleanly, the minimalist piece brings sophisticated artistic cha...

Wooden 19thc Folky Covered Wagon with four wooden horses all pulling a wagon and rider. The horse have cloth and leather straps. Great attention to detai...

A 19th-century American rag rug, hand loomed in two panels and finished with bound tan edges. Repeating bands of raspberry, blue, tan, and black run the length of the rug, with thin ...

An early 20th-century American hooked small square rug Details rug no. j5169 size 2' 10" x 3' 2"

A celebration of botanical beauty and contemporary textile art, this hand-tufted rug depicts an abundant bouquet of white blossoms resting on a painterly draped fabric. Delicate ivor...

This contemporary hand-tufted rug celebrates a vibrant botanical composition, blending artistic expression with soft, inviting textures. Featuring a lush cluster of stylized white bl...

ABOUT An authentic, vintage 48-Star United States National Ensign flag. An ensign is a specific category of national flag flown exclusively on ships, boats, and other maritime vessel...

A finely worked sailor's woolwork picture depicting the Royal Navy ship of the line H.M.S. Aboukir under full sail, flying the White Ensign at her stern. The vessel is shown broadsid...

This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...

This is an Antique & Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in...

The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...

This vintage Yahyali runner from the Kayseri region of Central Anatolia presents a bold and expressive example of Anatolian village weaving. The composition is defined by a vertical ...

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship and Flags of All Nations Circa 1875–1890 This elaborate and finely worked woolwork centers on a circular medallion depicting a Royal Navy ...

This rug features an abstract, modern design with an organic, freeform shape. The color palette includes earthy tones like beige, terracotta, deep green, gray, and cream, creating a ...

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim, from the Isparta region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...

Floral Echoes is a textured mix of colors and shapes that feel like petals, leaves, and landscapes woven together. Soft blues and greens resemble flowing rivers and lush fields, whi...

A fantastic vintage hand-painted fish study depicting a trout, painted on artist board and set in its original thin brass frame. Each piece in this series was created by the same uni...

A charming early 20th Century landscape oil painting. English. c.1910 Signed to bottom left - very skillfully painted landscape scene with fisherman and cottage. Some very minor ...

This fine all wool super rare Amish Lancaster County,Pennsylvania floating bars doll quilt is in fine condition.Minor wear on original tape binding.It is mounted on linen frame.Very ...

Nautical Folk Art: A Rare Pair of Royal Navy Sailor's Woolworks, Same Sailor Artist, Circa 1865-70 This magnificent, matched pair of mid-Victorian British sailor's woolworks—affecti...

This is a rare antique Sewan Kazak Rug from the Sewan / Sevan region in the southwest Caucasia. This is another handsome example of the “Sewan” Ka...

Winter Rose captures the quiet poetry of nature in hibernation a soft bloom frozen in time. This sculptural rug blends abstract floral gestures with geological layering, rendered in ...

Soldier's Woolwork Royal Artillery Badge, American Flag, British, circa 1885 This large British soldier's woolwork picture is finely embroidered with the badge of the Royal Artille...

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PENNANT OF NOTABLE WEIGHT & QUALITY, IN THE OLD COLOR SCHEME, MADE DURING OR IN THE WAKE OF WWII Marine Corps pennant, made of heavy felt with a dark blue ground, with a flocked (Silvet-painted) device and lettering in harvest gold, with an applied, gold felt binding and blue felt ties. The colors used to represent the Marine Corps changed over time. Though the present combination of scarlet red and gold were formally adopted in 1925, American military traditions die hard, tending to be as difficult to extinguish as the men and women of their ranks. In this regard, the Corps was far from an exception. 14 years would, in fact, pass before the official change caught up with Marine Corps flags...

Large Chancay Anthropomorphic Urn Vessel Pre-Columbian, Central Coast of Peru 1000–1450 CE An imposing and characterful Chancay culture ceramic urn, fashioned in the form of a sty...

Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Those carpets were woven in Egypt, following the paper cartoons pro...

Measurements are as follows - Measures: Large basket - 9.25 x 5.5 Medium Basket - 6.5x3.5 Small basket - 2.5x4.5.

19th C Applique quilt from Pennsylvania in good condition with swag floral border.This is quite unusual and unique.

Antique Northeastern Woodlands Native American Beaded Bag A striking antique Native American beaded bag from the Northeastern Woodlands, l...

20Thc Hawaiian red & white applique quilt in fine condition.This quilt has fine echo quilting and fine stitching. The applique is quite geometric.

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...

rare square shaped tribal Persian Gabbeh rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The signature reads "order by reza" and dated 1940 in farsi. It must have been custom made duri...

WW2 Swiss Army Military Cowhide Fur Backpack Tornister Rucksack 1930's 40's Dimensions 18 height 10.5 width 4.0 depth 37.0 with the flap upwards 13.5 inner pocket height 7.5 inner p...

ANTIQUE SHIP DIORAMA A scratch built folk art model of a three masted British ship, possibly a barque rigged clipper hybrid. Fully rigged with ...

A fantastic, wonderfully designed African tribal art Korhogo Textile painting by the Senufo people of Korhogo, Ivory Coast. Korhogo textile painting (This type of cloth painting c...

Antique East Anatolian long runner rug. A great antique village rug from Eastern Turkey with considerable age and a highly unusual and intriguing design. The pile of the rug is knotted in angora (mohair), rather than wool, another unusual feature. Fantastic color palette with superb natural dyes. A top-flight collectible item that should be of interest even for the seasoned connoisseurs. Well preserved and complete after minimal professional repairs. As a valuable antique...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

A visually striking Native American beaded vest attributed to an Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) artist of the Great Lakes region, dating to the late ...

Early Amish 20thc diamond in a square quilt in wool.Amazing condition and colors from a 50 year collection never offered for sale before. The colors are most unusual for Lancaster Am...

Antique 19th century Nez Perce beaded pictorial flat bag. Portraying a cowboy on bucking bronco black and white paint horse. Cowboy in yellow chaps with black hat flying off of head....

Mid-century Kuna native Mola cotton applique tapestry depicting angels, one holding a chalice. Mola, a Kuna word, has several meanings: fabric or cloth, shirt or upper garment for me...

Early 20th century one-patch quilt from Pennsylvania. This fun and colorful quilt is made from wool and velvets. The back is a polished cotton and has cotton ties through out. This w...

Pair of beautiful early geometric Navajo pillows. Soft colors of ivory, taupe, beige and pink. Down and feather inserts. Zippered casing.

A wonderful, highly engaging, intricately hand woven antique Native North American Indian Navajo tribe wool rug/dress/blanket featuring a Diné. Bill two panel geometric design with a...

Vintage Italian flag. Vintage Italian flag made by Serpone & Co. Napoli. Italy, Mid-20th Century. Approximate dimensions: 38” H X 60” W

Early 20thc Log cabin quilt with a wonderful faded/muted color pallet. The variation in color change and color choice in this log cabin is amazing, vibrant yet subtle colors that pop...

Mid 19thc Blue and white coverlet. The condition is very good and the fringe is in perfect condition. Signed liberty with an eagle above and two of the corners. Image of coverlet i...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy An unusual example of a hand-crafted early 20th Century English ventriloquist dummy. With tailored made velour outfit with pearl but...

Part of Penelope's collections, this laundry basket is designed and crafted exclusively by Pinetti. The elegant and practical round silhouette is beautifully finished with an ecru...

Antique Indian Zardozi Embroidered Textile Panels (Framed Pair) A fine pair of antique Indian textile panels, intricately worked in silver-thread zardozi embroidery and highlighted ...

13 different cats are depicted in this charming -vibrant hand painting A framed oil painting on canvas panel by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposk...

A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¾ inches deep by 10 ¼ inches tall

Very special piece with alot of history behind it. Looks to be accurate from many perspectives, physical appearances show it was repainted over what was the original coat of paint wi...

A striking pair of handcrafted Venetian jester masks, created in Italy circa 2000 and inspired by the rich theatrical traditions of Commedia dell’Arte. These original Venetian folk a...

Handwoven wool serape blanket from the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico with traditional Mixtec symbols, circa 1950s.  

Vintage framed oil painting on canvas, 1970. Depicts a woman with pill, standing in a moonlit landscape. Signed with R.Boutens, 70. Dimensions: 108 W x 88 H x 3.5 D cm.