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 Henry Easterwood Tapestry Runner in Brown with Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 7x15 tapestry runner is a rare collectible from the works of Henry Easterwood—hand-woven in wool, circa 1970-1980. Its design features warm brown, which underscores a pl...
Category
1960s American Vintage 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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 7' - 68 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 7' - 68 x 213 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Bobyrug’s Wonderful art deco period Peruvian tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this art deco style Peruvian hand-woven tapestry featuring the exquisite design of the women working in the village.
There’s a monogram of the name of the ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Braided Rug ( 8' R - 245 R )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Braided Rug ( 8' R - 245 R )
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
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 3'2" - 91 x 112 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 3'2" - 91 x 112 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 8'4" - 183 x 254 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 8'4" - 183 x 254 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Folk Art Ecuadorian Tapestry with Olga Fisch Style
By Olga Fisch
Located in Dallas, TX
78310 Vintage Folk Art Ecuadorian tapestry with olga Fisch style, 01'11 x 02'09
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican 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
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
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American rag rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8"
North American rugs & carpets:
North American has never developed a unified handmade rug tradition, but rather it is the unassimilated confluence of several. From Mexico comes the Saltillo serape wearing blanket, and this stimulates the Navajo and Rio Grande (Colorado) weavers, first as blankets, then as rugs. The thrifty habits of rural America gave rise to the New England (and Western Canadian) hooked rug types, while the farmers of the Midwest recycled their disused garments into braided and rag rugs.
The closest to a real ongoing tradition are the Southwestern (New Mexican) Navajo rugs. By the 1860s the native tribes were weaving wearing blankets with wool from the Spanish churro sheep. These were in stripe design, with combinations of undyed wool with cochineal reds and indigo blues. The multi-phase “Chief’s Blankets” from the 1870s-80s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870s with a bright red hitherto unobtainable. The weavers loved it and blankets appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not only for Western-themed decors, but for East Coast apartments, only they needed to be thicker and more rug like to be truly accepted. The traders brought Caucasian and Turkish village rugs to copy, borders were introduced and central medallions devised. The weavers continued to create on vertical looms, with a shared warp (dovetailing) weft structure to avoid slits. The warps were cotton string. Sizes were generally scatters, but occasionally a special order came in, hence antique room size Navajos are very rare and very pricey. Distinct village/pueblo styles developed. Among the best are: Two Grey Hills (considered the tightest, closest of all Navajo weaving), Crystal Springs, and Ganado. Certain new patterns such as the “Storm pattern” with jagged lightning bolts emanating from a dark cloud developed. The Yei rug with dancing Kachina doll figures became popular. The palette has been expanded beyond the classic grey, tan, dark brown, and cream natural wool combination to again include reds, blues, and greens. Navajo pictorials include American flags, trains, and automobiles, domestic and local scenes and scenery. Individual artist weavers now command gallery shows and correspondingly elevated prices. There are several levels of Navajo work, and antique and vintage scatters with simple flat designs, medium weaves, and tritonal palettes, and in good floor worthy condition are still available reasonably.
The Native American weaving tradition extends into Colorado with two-piece scatters with sharp sawtooth medallions and striped end borders, with wool tapestry weave on cotton warps. These descend from the Saltillo blankets...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10'8" - 196 x 325 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10'8" - 196 x 325 )
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
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
Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-hooked rug was found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has such great geometric lines. It has a thick NAP and is really great condition.The rug is sewn on linen and on a custom made wood...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s
Located in Istanbul, TR
an attractive example to American wool penny rugs.
Category
Early 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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Tumbling Block Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Tumbling Block Pattern
2'10" x 3'9" - 86 x 114
Category
1920s 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
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 8'9'' x 11'8'' - 267 x 356 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 8'9'' x 11'8'' - 267 x 356 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Jute, Fabric, Wool
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
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
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 ( 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 Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 6'5" - 188 x 196 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 6'5" - 188 x 196 )
Category
1910s Vintage 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
American 19th Century Hooked Rug Depicting a Dalmatian
Located in Hudson, NY
Hooked and shirred hearth rug, New England, circa 1850s in wool, cotton and linen. This dramatic folk art piece is in excellent condition.
Depicting a recu...
Category
1850s Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
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
Peruvian Hand-Knotted Brown Striped Wool Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
Peruvian hand-knotted wool runner with brown stripes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian 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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Category
1920s American Vintage 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
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
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
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'2" X 3'5"- 66 X 104 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'2" X 3'5"- 66 X 104 )
Category
1930s 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
Fabric, Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 3'9" - 86 x 115 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 3'9" - 86 x 115 )
Category
1920s 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
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
Fabric, 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
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 18" x 4'4" - 51 x 132 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 18" x 4'4" - 51 x 132 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6'10" - 122 x 208 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6'10" - 122 x 208 )
Category
1930s American Vintage 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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'9" x 3'4" - 84 x 102 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'9" x 3'4" - 84 x 102 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Braided Carpet ( 6'7" x 8'9" - 200 x 268 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Braided Carpet ( 6'7" x 8'9" - 200 x 268 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Round Antique American Hooked Rug. 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small antique floral round American Hooked rug, country of origin: America, date circa 1900. Size: 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m x 0.81 m)
This antique rug was made in A...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'9" X 3'6" - 84 x 107 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'9" X 3'6" - 84 x 107 )
Category
1890s 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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 ( 6'3" x 7'8" - 190 x 262 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'3" x 7'8" - 190 x 262 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Vintage American Braid Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An American Braided room-size carpet from the third quarter of the 20th century in rustic tones.
Measures: 8'7'' x 11'2''
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
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 5'10" - 117 x 178 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 5'10" - 117 x 178 )
Category
1960s Chinese 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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