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
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Double Sided Kilim Pillow Cover Made From an Antique Kilim
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 Azerbaijani Antique 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 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
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
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
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
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
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 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
Hungarian Matyo Embroidery, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
a tradidional large embroidery from Hungary in good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase made from an Early 20th Century Indian Phulkari Wedding Shawl
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Turkish Crouchet Table Cloth
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Creating utiliterian textiles in croucet technique is still a very popular craftsmanship.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recomen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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 Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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
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
Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being practiced in various parts of Turkey and this example is from Tokat.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
Handmade Baby Blue 1960s Throw Wool Cotton Blanket Sofa Bed Armchair
Located in London, GB
A large, baby blue blanket – that could be used as a throw, comforter, or piece of decorative wall art. This woven coverlet is made from a soft cotton and wool mix, and fits easily o...
Category
1960s Greek Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Petite Turkish 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
Uzbek Ikat Silk Patchwork 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
Pair of Embroidered Hungarian Wool Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of hand-crafted pillows was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, 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
Double Sided Kilim Pillow Cover Made From an Antique Kilim
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 Azerbaijani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Turkish Crouchet Table Cloth
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Creating utiliterian textiles in croucet technique is still a very popular craftsmanship.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recomen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being practiced in various parts of Turkey and this example is from Tokat.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
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
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
Double Sided Kilim Pillow Cover Made From an Antique Kilim
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 Azerbaijani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being practiced in various parts of Turkey and this example is from Tokat.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being practiced in various parts of Turkey and this example is from Tokat.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Commonly known as Bogolan or Bògòlanfini, this cotton textile was hand spun, handwoven, then dyed through a technique that has been passed down in the Bamana region of Mali for centu...
Category
20th Century Malian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian Soumac rug .
1'3'' x 1'7''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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
Pictorial Folk Art Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian pillow.
1'3'' x 1'3''
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Commonly known as Bogolan or Bògòlanfini, this cotton textile was hand spun, handwoven, then dyed through a technique that has been passed down in the Bamana region of Mali for centu...
Category
20th Century Malian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
Cotton, 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
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 Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
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 Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Vintage Folk Art Hand-Made Pillow Imported from England of a Room Setting
Located in Chicago, IL
In the north of England there was an elderly woman who made the most beautiful Folk-Art Pillows and each time we went shopping for Antiques in England, we would see this woman with an amazing collection of Pillows...
Category
1980s English Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Beads
Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Turkish Crouchet Table Cloth
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Creating utiliterian textiles in croucet technique is still a very popular craftsmanship.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recomen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Turkish Crouchet Table Cloth
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Creating utiliterian textiles in croucet technique is still a very popular craftsmanship.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recomen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Turkish Crouchet Table Cloth
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Creating utiliterian textiles in croucet technique is still a very popular craftsmanship.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recomen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
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
Authentic Vintage Moroccan Berber Throw Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Authentic 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.G...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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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