Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
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
Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Brown Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave Kilim rug.Minimalist Berber pattern on a sand cor flat weave field.Vintage light brown Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber ...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage tribal rug handwoven by Berber Moroccan women using organic lamb wo and organic dye.North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, hand-knotted by ...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Vintage Tribal Moroccan Handcrafted Wedding Blanket Throw
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage authentic tribal Moroccan wedding Berber women shawl, blanket, throw.The Zaiane tribal shawls are handwoven with alternate stripes of wo and cotton yarn.This Berber handwoven shawls...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Vintage Moroccan Hand-Woven Berber Carpet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan vintage tribal rug handwoven by Berber Moroccan women using organic lamb wo and organic dye.North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, ...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave Kilim rug.
Large size vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for their own use.
This etnic rug was made using flat-weave technique w...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Moroccan Vintage Kilim Tribal Rug, circa 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal kilim rug, nicely aged with washed out cors.Handwoven by the Berber tribes in south Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs.S...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool, Goat Hair
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Rug, circa 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber tribal rug, nicely aged and faded with pink and sage cors.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geometric tribal de...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Vintage Moroccan Textile Handcrafted Wedding Blanket Throw with Sequins
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Large vintage authentic tribal Moroccan wedding Berber women shawl, blanket, throw. The Zaiane tribal shawls incorporate quantities of sequins in their design to achieve an im...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Moroccan Berber Boucherouite Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very unusual Berber rug from the Boujad region, located on the foothills of the central High Atlas mountains of Morocco, with a background in polychrome stripes onto which are asym...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Berber Prayer Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven by using exclusively recycled yarns of various type, ranging from cotton to lurex, Boucherouite Berber rugs represent a unique facet of Moroccan textile art...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering.
Vintage semi antique, Moroccan tribal rug, nomadic African Tuareg rug, wool and cotto...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Rare Large Moroccan Berber Boucherouite Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven with the exclusive use of recycled yarns of various type, ranging from cotton to lurex, this represents 'art brut' within the domain of the textile arts. Weavings such as this ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Wedding Blanket Throw with Sequins
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage original tribal Moroccan wedding Berber women shawl, blanket, throw.
The Zaiane tribal shawls incorporate quantities of sequins in their design to achieve an impressive decorative effect on the alternate stripes of wool and cotton yarn.
This Berber handwoven shawls...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Safran Organic Wool Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage tribal organic wool rug, Safran earth tone colors,
Handwoven by the Berber women of the Middle Atlas of Morocco.
Geometrical abstract designs, great collector pi...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Dramatic Moroccan Berber Boucherouite Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven with the exclusive use of recycled yarns of various type, ranging from cotton to lurex, this represents 'art brut' within the domain of the textile arts. Weavings such as this ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Large Pile Tribal Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Large vintage Moroccan rug, hand-woven. Wonderf work of Art, purples hues geometrical losanges design. Great hand-woven vintage clector Moroccan runner.Great hand wov...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage wool folk art berber rug in faded jade green
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix white and faded jade green wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage plushy folk art berber rug in lime green wool
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a lime green wool made with organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art, it originates from the Atlas Mo...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan authentic vintage tribal rug handwoven by Berber Moroccan women using organic lamb wo and organic dye. North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, hand-...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage wool folk art berber rug in with abstract shapes in tricolor
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of beige, grey, blue and terracotta red wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract ...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Moroccan Rug Orange and Red Authentic Tribal Carpet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan Orange and Red Authentic Tribal Rug.Vintage midcentury Moroccan Berber tribal African rug.This tribal textile...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage wool berber rug with abstract shapes in blue and beige
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of beige, camel brown and deep cove blue, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Mode...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage plushy wool folk art berber rug in with abstract patterns
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix pinkish bazaar red plushy wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art,...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage berber kilim rug in wool with abstract shapes in yellow and black
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of beige, yellow and black colors made with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art, ...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage berber rug in ivory and blue wool
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of beige and cobalt blue, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art, it or...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,634 / item
Vintage plushy wool folk art berber rug in with checkered patterns
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features checkered white and black pattern with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art, it originat...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folk Art moroccan and north african rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art moroccan and north african rugs 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 moroccan and north african rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art moroccan and north african rugs made in a specific country, there are Africa, North Africa, and Maghreb pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original moroccan and north african rugs, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, and hettler.tüllmann. 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 moroccan and north african rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $419 and tops out at $9,800 while the average work can sell for $2,196.