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 th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian 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
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Turkish Block Printed Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
Vintage Throw Decorative Needlepoint Chihuahua Dogs Design Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Throw Decorative Needlepoint pillow with Chihuahua Dogs playing on a Mexican sombrero hat.
Vintage Charming dog pillow featuring portrait of 2 Chihuahua dogs.
Hand-crafted in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
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, Foam, Wool
Silk and Cotton Ikat Chapan, Uzbekistan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
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
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Neutral Tabriz Pictorial Reindeer Mats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of neutral Persian Tabriz rugs from the mid-20th century with a set of reindeer's staring at each other,
Measuring 21'' x 34'' respectively.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$1,500 / set
Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning recomme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Mexican Serape Blanket in Bold Rainbow Stripes
Located in San Carlos, CA
Add a vibrant burst of color and heritage to your space with this vintage Mexican serape blanket. Measuring approximately 55 inches wide by 82 i...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
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
Feathers, Paper, Hemp, Linen, Paint
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
Vintage Sardinian Embroidery Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Central Asian Embroidery Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments collected during her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made From an Antique Ottoman Sarma Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Uzbek Velvet Suzani Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Linen in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning recomme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
he pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning recommen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Moroccan Ethnic Authentic Throw Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan authentic Berber ethnic handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug.The front and the back are made from a different rug, front...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of geometric wool Navajo Indian weaving pillows are in a soft wool and have mohair backings.Sold as a pair.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Uzbek Velvet Suzani Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Linen in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tajikistani Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Pillow Cover Made from an E 20th C. Rabat Embroidery, Morocco
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from an early 20th C. Rabat Embroidery.
It does not come with an insert .
Cotton in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is r...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Textile
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan textile from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$275 Sale Price
81% Off
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Hanging, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A captivating blend of artistry and heritage in this mid-century Swedish folk design hand woven Textile.
Its lush green base, adorned with symmetrical yellow floral motifs and delic...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Decor Hand Woven, Set of Two
Located in Bochum, NRW
Own a piece of bold simplicity and warm texture of Scandinavian design with this vintage Swedish folk art table runner or wall tapestry, circa 1970.
It offers a distinct personality...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Two Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows Woven Stripes and Minimalist Contrast
Located in Bochum, NRW
Celebrate the bold simplicity and warm texture of Scandinavian design with this vintage pair of Swedish folk art pillows, circa 1950.
Each pillow offers a distinct personality: one ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tajikistani Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
1880's Distressed Handwoven Antique Afghan Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
74587 Antique Afghan Rug Pillow, 01'01 x 01'04. Small Afghan pillows, often called Afghan kilim pillows or cushion covers, are decorative items made from handwoven kilims, which are ...
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from cotton fabric to accommodate insert m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning recomme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Uzbek Velvet Suzani Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Linen in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Petite French Embroidery Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
Quilted Indian Cotton Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Petite Dutch Badge Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
English Needlepoint Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Striped Navajo Weaving Pillows-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Indian weaving pillows.The backings are in mohair and down & feather fill.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$620 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with linen backing.The insert is down & feather fill.This is a Indian weaving - saddle blanket weaving.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
48 Star Flag Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fun patriotic flag pillows are in wool and made from a 48 star flag.Sold as a pair and down & feather fill.Perfect for your folk art collection or fourth of July picnic. Sold a...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Professionally Framed Uzbek Silk Ikat Fragment, Early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Early 20th C. Uzbekistan.
Ready to go on a wall.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
t does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tajikistani Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Pillowcase made from a Mid 20th C. English Crewel work embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Lumbar Pillow, Hand-Woven Pillow, Folk-Art Pillow, Rollakan Sweden 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rollakan pillow, Sweden, 19th century. Down and feather filling. Very good used condition, according to age. Minimal wear.
This is a lovely piece of 19th-century Scandinavian folk ar...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from cotton fabric to accommodate insert ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Vintage Tribal Style Embroidery - Hand Made - 100% Wool - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage tribal style embroidery/textile - hand sewn - thick course multi-colored 100% wool threads worked in a diamond pattern with alternating bands of black on a canvas backing - b...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$140 Sale Price
30% Off
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish 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 th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian 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, cotton 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, 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 $85 and tops out at $4,672 while the average work can sell for $384.
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