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
Vintage American Braid Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An American Braided small-size carpet from the third quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 4'4'' x 5'2''
Although America (British-America) has been producing rugs since the 16th century it was never industrialized at the time. Colonial America had been importing European rugs through England. However, tariffs after the Revolutionary War...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5' x 16' - 152 x 488 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5' x 16' - 152 x 488 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Folk Hook Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American folk Hook rug in a small room size format handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 10" x 9' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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
1930's Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77872 Vintage Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug, 02'07 x 02'09. This vintage handwoven wool kilim is a captivating example of the Eye Dazzler tradition within Southwestern tex...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Log Cabin American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'3" - 80 x 100 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Log Cabin American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'3" - 80 x 100 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78640 Late 19th Century Antique Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 02'00 x 03'07. Woven in the twilight of the 19th century, this antique Germantown-style rug is a lyrical frag...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 5' - 86 x 152 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 5' - 86 x 152 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930's Southwestern-Style Klagetoh-Inspired Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77767 Vintage Southwestern-Style Klagetoh-Inspired Kilim Rug, 02'04 x 04'11. This remarkable vintage handwoven wool kilim rug is a compelling example of Southwestern textile artistry...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930's Southwestern-Style Crystal Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77776 Vintage Southwestern-Style Crystal Kilim Rug, 02'02 x 03'01. This vintage handwoven wool kilim rug draws upon the rich design heritage of the American Southwest, embodying the ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Oval American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 10'6" - 234 x 320 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Oval American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 10'6" - 234 x 320 )
Category
1920s American Vintage 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
1930's Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77765 Vintage Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug, 03'02 x 04'04. This stunning handwoven wool kilim rug is a vibrant example of the Eye Dazzler tradition within Southwestern-st...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 7' - 137 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 7' - 137 x 213 )
Category
1850s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Folk Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American folk rag rug in accent rug format handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 10" x 8' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77780 Antique Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug, 01'06 x 02'00. This captivating antique handwoven wool kilim rug is a brilliant example of the classic Eye Dazzler pattern, a ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 6'8" - 173 x 203 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 6'8" - 173 x 203 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Southwestern-Style Chinle-Inspired Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77999 Vintage Southwestern-Style Chinle-Inspired Kilim Rug, 04'02 x 07'02. This vintage handwoven wool kilim rug reflects the quiet elegance and symbolic storytelling found in Southw...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' 8'' x 6' 8'' - 203 x 203 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
6' 8'' x 6' 8'' - 203 x 203
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4'9" - 51 x 145 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4'9" - 51 x 145 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
1930s American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern ( 2'4" x 17'3" - 71 x 526 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern
2'4" x 17'3" - 71 x 526
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 4'6" - 117 x 137 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 4'6" - 117 x 137 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Southwestern-Style Storm Pattern Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77959 Vintage Southwestern-Style Storm Pattern Kilim Rug, 02'05 x 04'11. This handwoven wool vintage kilim rug showcases a dramatic and spiritually resonant design inspired by the cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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, Fabric
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 Crochet Rug ( 10'6" x 13'6" - 320 x 411 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Crochet Rug ( 10'6" x 13'6" - 320 x 411 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'1" x 3'4' - 64 x 102 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'1" x 3'4' - 64 x 102 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 4'9" - 132 x 145 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 4'9" - 132 x 145 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Braided Rug ( 9'10'' x 9'10'' - 300 x 300 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Braided Rug ( 9'10'' x 9'10'' - 300 x 300 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 5'5" x 7'9" - 165 x 235 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 5'5" x 7'9" - 165 x 235 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'1" x 9' - 245 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'1" x 9' - 245 x 275 )
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 3'6'' x 13'9'' - 107 x 419 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 3'6'' x 13'9'' - 107 x 419 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 12' - 274 x 366 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 12' - 274 x 366 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'6"x 7'5" - 198 x 226 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'6"x 7'5" - 198 x 226 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 5'9" - 82 x 175 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 5'9" - 82 x 175 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 3'10" - 97 x 117 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 3'10" - 97 x 117 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th American Hooked Rug
10' x 14'8"
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8' - 122 x 244 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8' - 122 x 244 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'3" - 68 x 99 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'3" - 68 x 99 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 10'8" - 275 x 325 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 10'8" - 275 x 325 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 10'6" - 188 x 320 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 10'6" - 188 x 320 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 2'9'' x 13' - 84 x 396 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 2'9'' x 13' - 84 x 396 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 9'3" - 265 x 282 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 9'3" - 265 x 282 )
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
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug 2'4" x 20'5".
Category
1950s American Vintage 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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern (2'2" x 11'8")
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern
2' 2" x 11' 8" - 66 x 356
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 1'6" x 5'6" - 46 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 1'6" x 5'6" - 46 x 168 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'6'' x 20'2'' - 46 x 615 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'6'' x 20'2'' - 46 x 615 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric, Jute
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 11' - 173 x 335 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 11' - 173 x 335 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4' - 51 x 122 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4' - 51 x 122 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, 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
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 American Braided Rug ( 8'4" x 11' - 254 x 335 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8'4" x 11' - 254 x 335 )
Category
1940s 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.