Folk Art North and South American 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
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'3'' x 5' - 99 x 152 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'3'' x 5' - 99 x 152 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 5'6" - 97 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 5'6" - 97 x 168 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 9' - 275 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 9' - 275 x 275 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'4" x 3'6" - 102 x 106 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'4" x 3'6" - 102 x 106 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7'5" - 91 x 226 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7'5" - 91 x 226 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hand-Hooked Parrot Tapestry with MCM Folk Art Style
By Luis Montiel, Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Dallas, TX
77273 Antique American hand-hooked parrot tapestry with MCM Folk Art style. Drawing inspiration from Luis Montiel and Evelyn Ackerman, this antique American hand-hooked wool tapestry...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 5'6" - 127 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 5'6" - 127 x 168 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Pictorial Hooked Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
American hooked rug from the late 20th century. An array of fruits and on circular medallions. A rooster spotted on one of the medallions. Initials of weaver found on another medallion.
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Braided Carpet ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Braided Carpet ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 275 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 8 ft 9 in x 11 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful room size floral pattern antique American Hooked rug, country of origin: America, date circa early 20th century. Size: 8 ft 9 in x 11 ft 10 in (2.67 m x 3.61 m).
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7'1" - 122 x 216 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7'1" - 122 x 216 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Olga Fisch Carpet "Caceria 'The Hunt'" Hungary/Ecuador, circa 1950
Located in Evanston, IL
A "Caceria" designed by the Hungarian Immigre Olga Fisch and hand woven circa 1950 in her Ecuador studio by local artisans. These colorful rugs were an integral part of the 1950s loo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 5'6" - 143 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 5'6" - 143 x 168 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7'6" x 8'9" - 228 x 266 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7'6" x 8'9" - 228 x 266 )
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Vintage Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flat-weave rug with geometric pattern of green, tan, and red.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Folk Art American Hooked Rug. 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Folk Art hooked rug with barbershop quartet motif, country of origin: United States, date: circa mid-20th century. Size: 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in (1.1...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Rag Rug ( 5'5" x 5'5" - 165 x 165 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Rag Rug ( 5'5" x 5'5" - 165 x 165 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'5" x 6'4" - 134 x 194 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'5" x 6'4" - 134 x 194 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'5" x 4'3" - 74 x 130 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'5" x 4'3" - 74 x 130 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'6" x 11'6" - 260 x 350 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'6" x 11'6" - 260 x 350 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 11'8" x 15'4" - 355 x 467 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 11'8" x 15'4" - 355 x 467 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 3'6" - 91 x 107 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 3'6" - 91 x 107 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 20' - 81 x 610 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 20' - 81 x 610 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 27'5" - 90 x 836 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 27'5" - 90 x 836 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 18'4" - 85 x 560 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 18'4" - 85 x 560 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'7" x 7'5" - 140 x 226 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'7" x 7'5" - 140 x 226 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4"x 7'4" - 132 x 234 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4"x 7'4" - 132 x 234 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'1" X 6'1" - 94 X 185 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'1" X 6'1" - 94 X 185 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10" x 11'10" - 178 x 360 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10" x 11'10" - 178 x 360 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' x 8' - 213 x 245 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' x 8' - 213 x 245 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 5'6" - 137 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 5'6" - 137 x 168 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8' x 9'6" - 245 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8' x 9'6" - 245 x 290 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'4" X 18' - 70 X 550 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'4" X 18' - 70 X 550 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 5'8" - 117 x 173 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 5'8" - 117 x 173 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 9'6" - 137 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 9'6" - 137 x 290 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'2" x 12'1" - 280 x 368 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'2" x 12'1" - 280 x 368 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Early Geometric Hand-Hooked Mounted Rug, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful salmons and multicolored shades in this geometric hand-hooked rug from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania .This wonderful multiple saw-tooth borders rug with an outlined border...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Hook Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century Folk Art hook rug with several crimson floral medallions with stylized flowers woven in indigo, gold, cream, pink, and green on a cream colored ground. The border is sim...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic and Colorful Mounted Hand-Hooked Rug from Lancaster, PA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful variations of PA. Dutch colors and typical of Lancaster Co. colors. Super geometric hand-hooked rug sewn on linen stretcher frame. The colors of salmon, orange, tan and gre...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 1'6'' x 2'9'' - 46 x 84 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 1'6'' x 2'9'' - 46 x 84 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" X 4'2" - 76 x 126 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" X 4'2" - 76 x 126 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6' - 122 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6' - 122 x 183 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folk Art north and south american rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art north and south american 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 north and south american rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art north and south american rugs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 north and south american rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $3,900.
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