Folk Art Pillows and Throws
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from a vintage and used textile therefore not in brand new cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Large Floor Size Turkish Animal Motif Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish animal motif pictorial rug
Measures: 17" x 31".
Category
1920s Asian Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Foam
Pillow Cover made from a Vintage Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from a vintage and used textile therefore not in brand new cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from a vintage and used textile therefore not in brand new cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from a vintage and used textile therefore not in brand new cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from a vintage and used textile therefore not in brand new cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
SanCri Throw Pillow Black Stripe with Magenta Handmade 100% Cotton with Tassel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A bold Mexican pillow for your living room
ThisE SanCri Throw Pillow features bold black, white and viva magenta stripes for a distinct Mexican design. Handmade in Latin America, it...
Category
2010s Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Antique Anatolian Rug Pillow Cover, 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow cover is made from an antique 19th C. Central Anatolian, Kirsehir rug fragment.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is ...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage African Chainstitch Textile Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a chain stitch African textile. Cotton backing, polyfill insert provided
16'' x 24''.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile, Wool
Antique Swedish Folkart Sunnerbo Painting Made to Use as a Pillow
By Sunnerboskolan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Folk Art (commonly known in swedish as bonad) made 1790-1820s. Part of a bigger painting. Likely made by Johannes Nilsson at Sunnerboskolan, Småland. Local painters were often inspired by decorations in churches, where they learned and trained their crafts. The painting on linen is upholstered as a pillow.
The main motif depicts a holy woman serving wine dressed...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Paint, Linen, Hemp, Paper, Feathers
Vintage Moroccan Textile
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan textile
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'9''.
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Deer Vintage Turkish Mini Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century turkish rug depicting 2 deers on a brown field
Measures: 2'1" x 2'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Beautiful Vintage Gypsy Oriental Embroidery Pillow Cushion, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow, cushion or seat pillow. Original vintage cushions made from Oriental rugs. Estimated to date from the 1950s/1960s, the cushi...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Large Vintage Gypsy Oriental Embroidery Pillow Cushion, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow, cushion or seat pillow. Original vintage cushions made from Oriental rugs. Estimated to date from the 1950s/60s, the cushion...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Red and Black Folk Art Pattern Woven Decorative Pillow
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage red and black folk art pattern woven decorative pillow.
Petite square woven pillow with stars and check woven pattern.
Size: 11.5"H x 11.5"W...
Category
1960s European Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen
Beautiful Vintage Gypsy Oriental Embroidery Pillow Cushion, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow, cushion or seat pillow. Original vintage cushions made from Oriental rugs. Estimated to date from the 1950s-1960s, the cushi...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Double Rooster Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish rug depicting 2 roosters on a brown field.
Measures: 2.2" x 3.1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatol...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Lumbar PillowCover from WesternAnatolia Turkey 1stHalf 20thCentury
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatol...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Pillow Cover Warrior and Horses, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Burmese Kalaga Tapestry pillow warrior and horses.
Elaborately detailed vintage Burmese Kalaga tapestry made into a pillow cover...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended
Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Anatolian rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Printed Israeli Needlepoint with Man Smoking Cigar
Located in New York, NY
A printed one of a kind Israeli Needlepoint with a man smoking a cigar.
14'' x 20''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
1829 Needlepoint Pictorial Sampler of Flowers and Quote by 12-year old Girl.
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful 1820's needlepoint by 12 year-old Ellen Roberts (American, b. 1817 - ?) of New York with flower boarder and quote:
Count that day lost
whose low descending sun.
...
Category
1820s American Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Thread
Large Blue Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Karadja Heriz rug.
Measures: 16" x 32".
Category
20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Floor Cushion, Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Moroccan Ethnic Throw Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber ethnic handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug.
The front and the back are made from a different rug, front is more...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rooster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkishmat size rug depicting a rooster on an ivory field. Dated 1976
Measures: 1'10" x 2'.
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Turkish Rooster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish mat size rug depicting a rooster on an ivory field.
Measures: 1'6" x 1'11''.
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Handwoven Moroccan Berber Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan ethnic handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug.
The front of this Berber pillow and the back are made from a different rug, fron...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Egyptian Textile
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Egypian Textile Embroidery with a pictorial design
Measures: 1'10'' x 7'10''.
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pictorial Turkish Camel Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute small Turkish Pictorial Camel rug depicting a man pulling a large camel. Its also dated 1983
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'.
Category
1980s Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Persian Bakshaish Pictorial Fragment Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Fragment Rug with 10 soldiers standing on a beige field.
Measures: 19''x 60''.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Ethnic Berber Throw Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber ethnic handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug.
The front and the back are made from a different rug, front is more...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Vintage Tribal Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage floor pillow seat cushion made from a Tribal Berber rug.
Square shape with nice faded earth tone colors for the top and rich war...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Royal Alpaca Hand Woven Throw Made in Peru
Located in Seattle, WA
Pushing the boundaries of sustainable luxury textiles for interiors, we preserve the heritage of and empower alpaca farmers. Every step of the production is controlled by Inata to gu...
Category
2010s Peruvian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Alpaca
Chicken Rooster Vintage Turkish Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century turkish rug depicting a chicken and rooster on a brown field
Measures: 2'10" x 2'10''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Rolakan Pillow, Cushion, Sofa Cushion by Selma Giöbel, Sweden, circa 1900
By Selma Giöbel 1
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very rare and hard to find, this Rolakan pillow was designed by Selma Giöbel circa 1900, and it is a living example of an exquisite work of art. Not only the timeless geometric design and the vivid colors, but also the very good condition report for its age, make this sofa cushion a must have for any vintage textile lover and not only. Backside made of dark blue fabric, down filling.
Dimensions: 55 x 50 cm
Selma Giöbel was a Pioneer in Swedish textile art and one of the foremost painters of the late 19th century.
As early as interested in the female handiwork, Selma was one of the co-founders of the Association of Handicraft Friends. Its first exhibition was the 1874, 1878 World Exhibition in Paris, (1887 was the year that the Friends of handicraft and its rules were adopted and properly organized), as well as the world's Columbian exposition at Chicago 1893...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Crewel Embroidered Area Rug or Tapestry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fringe is perfect -- we didn't realize it was a bit pushed aside in the 1st photograph.
Beautiful traditional embroidered crewel rug or tapestry from a P...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
Gorgeous Vintage Asian Thai Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage hand painted silk scarf in mint pristine condition.
Hand painted by local Thai artist. With a temple, pagoda, horses ceremoni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Handwoven Raffia Kuba Textiles from Congo Africa, Set of Three
By Kuba
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three handwoven raffia Kuba textiles pieces from Congo Africa.
Kuba Raffia Kasi velvet textiles Boutallah.
Size: 16.5 in. x 20 in.
Size:...
Category
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
Handwoven Moroccan Tribal Berber Throw Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug.
The front and the back are made from a different rug, front is more elaborate and back is more plain.
Geometr...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillows, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
Set of pillows made from a mid 19th century Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan wool rug
Measuring: 11” x 16” & 11'' x 12'' respectively.
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Large Gypsy Oriental Salt Bag or Rug Embroidery Pillow
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow or seat pillow. Handmade of woolen salt bag or Oriental rug. A beautiful item to put on your leather sofa or a bench. The height incl...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Animal Motif Tibetan Large Lumbar Size Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Bolster size pillow made from a mid-19th century animal motif Tibetan rug in red blue and camel. Backed in cotton, zipper closure provided too.
Measures: 16" x 26".
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 19thc Hand Woven Red & Blue Coverlet Pillows-Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early woven coverlet pillows with fantastic blue linen backings. The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Moroccan African Tribal Throw Kilim Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug.
The front and the back are made from a different rug, front is more elabor...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Horse Cover Textile Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Tibetan horse cover textile rug in blue and yellow,
circa 1900, measures: 2'1" x 4'9".
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Moroccan White Tribal Pillows with Silver Sequins and Long Fringes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage set of three original tribal Moroccan lumbar pillow.
Pillow handmade from a wedding textile throw with silver sequins and long fringes
...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Dragon Horse Cover Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Tibetan dragon horse cover textile rug,
circa 1900, measures: 2'5" x 4'.
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Needlepoint with Pigeon
Located in New York, NY
An interesting French needlepoint with a colorful pigeon from the middle of the 20th century. The bottom has an interesting set of color samples too.
Category
20th Century French Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Large Cushion or Pillow cover Traditional Hand-Worked Indian Vintage
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a dazzling colorful large, 24 x 24 inch pillow or cushion cover ( or wall hanging) all hand-worked from fabric strips of vintage sari's and other coverings in the traditional...
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Collection of Indigo Coverlet Pillows, 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine handwoven coverlet pillows are in fine condition and have indigo blue linen backings. The inserts are down and feather fill.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Folk Art pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, rugs and carpets, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art pillows and throws made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Kuba People, and Sunnerboskolan. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £67 and tops out at £3,806 while the average work can sell for £386.
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