Folk Art Textiles
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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Pillowcase made from a mid 20th. C. Kazakh / Kyrgyz Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillowcase was made from a tush-kyz ( tent trapping ) from Kazakhstan.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Der clean recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase made from a mid 20th. C. Kazakh / Kyrgyz Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillowcase was made from a tush-kyz ( tent trapping ) from Kazakhstan.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back....
Category
Mid-20th Century Kazakhstani Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase made from a mid 20th. C. Kazakh / Kyrgyz Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillowcase was made from a tush-kyz ( tent trapping ) from Kazakhstan.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Der clean recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Kazakhstani Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase made from a mid 20th. C. Kazakh / Kyrgyz Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillowcase was made from a tush-kyz ( tent trapping ) from Kazakhstan.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back....
Category
Mid-20th Century Kazakhstani Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Bengal Kantha quilt, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A remarkably in good condition , example to Bengali chant quilts.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Velvet
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Berber Old 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 warm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vtg Hand Stitched Quilt Geometric Folk Art Tulips King Queen Blanket Bedspread
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand stitched king sized quilt featuring gray-green, mauve and white floral cotton in blocks framing quartets of tulips on the front, a navy bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Green Satin Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green satin log cabin quilt in pristine condition. The backing is in a baby blue shambrae cotton fabric.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Satin, Cotton
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Set of Three Handwoven Crochet Throws
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three handwoven crochet throws in beautiful condition.
Measurements are as follows for all throws,
Multi-color striped throw - 64in x 44in
Blac...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
1930s Red, White and Blue Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s red, white and blue doll quilt in mint condition and wonderful geometries.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Fantastic Chimayo Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant Chimayo weaving pillow with linen backing, down and feather insert.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Folk Art textiles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Folk Art textiles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, silk and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art textiles made in a specific country, there are Asia, Europe, and Hungary pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original textiles, popular names associated with this style include and Rajhastani. 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 textiles 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 $7,600 while the average work can sell for $425.
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