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Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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
Zabihi Collection Green Antique Square Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Green Antique Square Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Green Antique Square Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

A square-sized green ground Antique Oushak Carpet from the 1900's Details rug no. j3461 size 9' 9" x 11' (297 x 335 cm) rug type Oushak

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Rare Vintage Turkish Snake Pattern Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Vintage Turkish Snake Pattern Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Vintage Turkish Snake Pattern Rug

Located in New York, NY

a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Turkish Anatolian rug depicting 2 slithering snakes on a striated blue ground. Measures: 3'5' 'x 5'7''.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Square Size Pillow made from a mid-20th-century Turkish rug Measures: 16" x 17"

Category

20th Century Asian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage Bidjar Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, 300 x 425 cm - DEKOLET Rugs
Vintage Bidjar Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, 300 x 425 cm - DEKOLET Rugs

Vintage Bidjar Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, 300 x 425 cm - DEKOLET Rugs

Located in Bochum, NRW

An exceptional carpet known for its timeless elegance and remarkable durability, often referred to as the “iron carpet of Persia” due to its resilient construction and frequent use o...

Category

1980s German Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Rare Room size Lion Turkish Rug Dated 1903
Zabihi Collection Rare Room size Lion Turkish Rug Dated 1903

Zabihi Collection Rare Room size Lion Turkish Rug Dated 1903

Located in New York, NY

Rare room size early 20th Century Turkish Rug wool Rug made in central Turkey depicting a Large Lion on a brown field dated 1903. This rug was hanging on the wall of a lobby of a pr...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Berber Boucherouite Rug, 1960s Hand-Knotted
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Berber Boucherouite Rug, 1960s Hand-Knotted

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Berber Boucherouite Rug, 1960s Hand-Knotted

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Berber Boucherouite Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Tribal Carpet, Circa 1960s A striking vintage Moroccan Azilal Berber rug, hand-knotted by Berber women of the...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Zabihi Collection Pair of Dragon Antique Tibetan Bedside Rugs
Zabihi Collection Pair of Dragon Antique Tibetan Bedside Rugs

Zabihi Collection Pair of Dragon Antique Tibetan Bedside Rugs

Located in New York, NY

Rare Pair of Dragon Tibetan Rugs from the 1st quarter of the 20th century. Details rug numbers j5022 ,j5023 sizes are 2' 8" x 4' 11" & 3'2'' x 5'

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Orange Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Orange Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Orange Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on a bright orange field Measures: 3'4'' x 5'7''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1890s Small Red Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug Inscribed Word "Home" Rug
1890s Small Red Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug Inscribed Word "Home" Rug

1890s Small Red Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug Inscribed Word "Home" Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Nautical Theme ( 2'3" x 2'8"-68 x 82) Wool Oval Antique American Hooked Small Scatter Size 1890s Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rug...

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1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Impressive Black Color a Folk Art Style Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Impressive Black Color a Folk Art Style Contemporary American Hooked Rug

Impressive Black Color a Folk Art Style Contemporary American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

American Hooked rug 9'0" x 12'0". Wool. Hand-Woven. American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the traditio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Floral Vase Rug
Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Floral Vase Rug

Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Floral Vase Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Chinese Batou Small Rug in light blue Details rug no. j4553 size 2' x 4' 2" (61 x 127 cm) rug type Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Zabihi Collection Red Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Zabihi Collection Red Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Located in New York, NY

A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on red ground Measures: 3' x 5'7''.

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Chinese Blue Scatter Size Peking Rug
Zabihi Collection Chinese Blue Scatter Size Peking Rug

Zabihi Collection Chinese Blue Scatter Size Peking Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Chinese Peking Small Rug Details rug no. j4713 size 2' 3" x 4' 1" (69 x 124 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Small African Tuareg Mat
Zabihi Collection Small African Tuareg Mat

Zabihi Collection Small African Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

An african Tuareg Mat depicting with a geometrice design. Tuareg mats are known for their durability because of their reed and leather materials. Ke...

Category

Early 20th Century North African Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Leather, Reed

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Angora Wool Antique Oushak Small Throw Rug
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Angora Wool Antique Oushak Small Throw Rug

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Angora Wool Antique Oushak Small Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

a late 19th-century angora wool small Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4603 size 2'1'' x 3'1"

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Angora

Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania
Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania

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 Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1880s Multi Antique Folk Art Geometric Americana Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug
1880s Multi Antique Folk Art Geometric Americana Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug

1880s Multi Antique Folk Art Geometric Americana Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

"Dating back to circa 1880, this Antique American Hooked rug serves as a charming and authentic piece of late 19th-century folk art craftsmanship. It features a vibrant multi-color g...

Category

1880s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim

Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Small square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a horse standing on a sky blue field Measures: 3'8'' x 3'9''. This was originally belonging to a private Persian col...

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Braid Carpet
Vintage American Braid Carpet

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 Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Floral Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5" x 4'1" Wool Carpet
1930s Ivory Floral Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5" x 4'1" Wool Carpet

1930s Ivory Floral Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5" x 4'1" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'5" x 4'1". Wool 1930s Hooked American Antique Ivory Small Scatter Size Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This charming example of an American hooked rug s...

Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Russian Brown Horse 20th Century Pictorial Wool Decorative Rug
Antique Russian Brown Horse 20th Century Pictorial Wool Decorative Rug

Antique Russian Brown Horse 20th Century Pictorial Wool Decorative Rug

Located in New York, NY

Marvelous one of a kind Pictorial Russian Karabagh rug depicting a large, bold and beautiful horse with a floral scenic background with predominant accent colors in light blue, brigh...

Category

20th Century Russian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1920s Rose Abstract Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'6" x 3'9" Wool Carpet
1920s Rose Abstract Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'6" x 3'9" Wool Carpet

1920s Rose Abstract Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'6" x 3'9" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'6" x 3'9". Antique American Hooked Rug American Coral 1920s, Circa Date: 1920s. This charming example of an American hooked rug captures the fol...

Category

1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Deer Animal Rare Gallery Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Deer Animal Rare Gallery Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Deer Animal Rare Gallery Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

a mid 20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug with an orange deer and 2 white lions. Both of them quite jolly and we wonder why? Details rug no. j2227 size 6' 5" x 12' (196 x 366 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Small Cream Antique Folk Art American Hooked Art Nouveau Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Small Cream Antique Folk Art American Hooked Art Nouveau Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Small Cream Antique Folk Art American Hooked Art Nouveau Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'8"x4'10". 1900s Hooked American Antique Small Scatter Size Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exquisite textile represents the best of the ...

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1880s Small Traditional Brown Leaves Folk Art Antique American Wool Hooked Rug
1880s Small Traditional Brown Leaves Folk Art Antique American Wool Hooked Rug

1880s Small Traditional Brown Leaves Folk Art Antique American Wool Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a charming and highly authentic small antique American Hooked accent rug, dating back to circa 1880. Measuring a versatile, nearly square 3' x 3'4", this wool textile feature...

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1880s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rugs On Net Dated 1950 Initials SG American Folk Art Hooked Rug Americana Carpet
Rugs On Net Dated 1950 Initials SG American Folk Art Hooked Rug Americana Carpet

Rugs On Net Dated 1950 Initials SG American Folk Art Hooked Rug Americana Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Dated 1950 and Initialed SG American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 4'6" - 117 x 137 ) Vintage American Hooked Multicolor 1950s Rug, Circa Date: 1950s. This charming textile piece is a quint...

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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Whimsical Animal Border Figurative Turkish Rug
Whimsical Animal Border Figurative Turkish Rug

Whimsical Animal Border Figurative Turkish Rug

Located in New York, NY

A whimsical mid-century colorful Turkish Kars rug. Field is brown, the border has 2 human figures and animals. Measures: 6'8" x 9'2".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif Measures: 3'4'' x 5'7''.

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Folk Art Soumac Pillow
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Folk Art Soumac Pillow

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Folk Art Soumac Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a flat-weave soumac 1'3'' x 1'3''

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique American Crazy Quilt, Dated, 1909-1910
Antique American Crazy Quilt, Dated, 1909-1910

Antique American Crazy Quilt, Dated, 1909-1910

Located in Istanbul, TR

It has wool, silk velvet and cotton patches, lined with a printed paisley design fabric probably from Manchester.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Zabihi Collection Pink Komodo Dragon Armenian Rug
Zabihi Collection Pink Komodo Dragon Armenian Rug

Zabihi Collection Pink Komodo Dragon Armenian Rug

Located in New York, NY

A rare armenian Rug depicting 2 Komodo Dragons on a pink fuchsia field Measures: 5'2'' x 9'4''.

Category

20th Century Armenian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Floral Horse Goat Pigeon Vintage Rug
Zabihi Collection Red Floral Horse Goat Pigeon Vintage Rug

Zabihi Collection Red Floral Horse Goat Pigeon Vintage Rug

Located in New York, NY

a md 20th Century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial animal floral design on a striated red field Details rug no. j5126 size 4' 11" x 8' (150 x 244 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Vintage Turkish Rug
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Vintage Turkish Rug

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Vintage Turkish Rug

Located in New York, NY

mid 20th Century Turkish Pictorial Rug depicing 4 lions on a faded peach ground Details rug no. r5902 size 3' 10" x 6' 8" (117 x 203 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug
Zabihi Collection Turkish Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug

Zabihi Collection Turkish Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug

Located in New York, NY

a mid-20th-century Turkish rug featuring 2 angry jaguars Details rug no. j3646 size 3' 3" x 4' 5" (99 x 135 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Andrey Budko Rug, circa 2021, Russia
Andrey Budko Rug, circa 2021, Russia

Andrey Budko Rug, circa 2021, Russia

Located in Girona, Spain

Andrey Budko rug. Made with high quality felt made of 100% wool. The pattern on the rug is embroidered with ceramic thread. Circa 2021, Russia. Very Good Condition.

Category

2010s Russian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1890s Multicolor Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x4'5'' Knotted Carpet
1890s Multicolor Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x4'5'' Knotted Carpet

1890s Multicolor Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x4'5'' Knotted Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, Measures: 2' 3'' x4' 5''. Antique American Hooked Wool Multicolor Jewel Tones Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This charming piece exemplifies the tradition of A...

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1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug
Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug

Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A modern Afghan Tantra rug with a pictorial depiction of a flayed man handmade during the 21st century. Original versions were employed by Vajrayana Budd...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Nice art deco period Peruvian tribal tapestry
Nice art deco period Peruvian tribal tapestry

Nice art deco period Peruvian tribal tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the elegance of this tribal Peruvian hand-woven tapestry featuring the exquisite tribal design ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisite co...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug by Weaver Tribes, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1960s
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug by Weaver Tribes, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1960s

Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug by Weaver Tribes, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1960s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber rug, Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional designs.Middle Atlas low pile rug runner.Great to add accent to any style of d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Whimsical Animal Human Figurative Turkish Rug
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Animal Human Figurative Turkish Rug

Zabihi Collection Whimsical Animal Human Figurative Turkish Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind whimsical Turkish Animal Human figurative Motif on a fuchsia ground. This rug is from the middle of the 20th century. Elephants, horses, hu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Azari Animal Scenic Rug
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Azari Animal Scenic Rug

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Azari Animal Scenic Rug

Located in New York, NY

a Turkish Azari Pictorial room size Rug from the late 20th century Details rug no. j3951 size 8' 6" x 10' 6" (259 x 320 cm)  

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Animal Flat-Weave Kilim
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Animal Flat-Weave Kilim

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Animal Flat-Weave Kilim

Located in New York, NY

a mid 20th century Folk art Animal motif Moroccan Kilim 2' x 4' ~ item j4719

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Lion Khotan Antique Rug Mat
Lion Khotan Antique Rug Mat

Lion Khotan Antique Rug Mat

Located in New York, NY

What looks to be an early 20th century tiny rug mat from central Asia, most probably from the Khotan region from East Turkestan. A lion standing alone on ivo...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1890s Brown Roses Folk Art American Hooked Rug 11'8"x15'4" Handwoven Wool Carpet
1890s Brown Roses Folk Art American Hooked Rug 11'8"x15'4" Handwoven Wool Carpet

1890s Brown Roses Folk Art American Hooked Rug 11'8"x15'4" Handwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 11'8" x 15'4" - 355 x 467 ) Antique Large American Hooked Usa Allover Floral - Loop Pile Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1...

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1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Yellow Tibetan Vintage Dragon Pillar Runner
Zabihi Collection Yellow Tibetan Vintage Dragon Pillar Runner

Zabihi Collection Yellow Tibetan Vintage Dragon Pillar Runner

Located in New York, NY

a rare wide large runner size Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug . Background color is yellow Measures: 4'5'' x 17 '

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Seychour Rug with Fox Pictorials and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Seychour Rug with Fox Pictorials and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Seychour Rug with Fox Pictorials and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Russia circa 1920-1930, this collectible 4x5 antique rug is a very rare Caucasian rug of the titular Seychour (sometimes spelled Zeikhour) p...

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1920s Russian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Colorful Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Zabihi Collection Colorful Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Zabihi Collection Colorful Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Located in New York, NY

A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a colorful dragon motif Measures: 3'1'' x 5'1''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Handmade American Rag Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Handmade American Rag Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection 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...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Yarn, Cotton

1880s Antique Multicolor Medallion Folk Art Cotton American Hooked Carpet Rug
1880s Antique Multicolor Medallion Folk Art Cotton American Hooked Carpet Rug

1880s Antique Multicolor Medallion Folk Art Cotton American Hooked Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique American Hooked rug from circa 1880 is a charming example of late 19th-century folk art, showcasing the vibrant and eclectic style of early American textiles.The rug is ...

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1880s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vanille Fraise Round Rug with Earthy Colors by Rag Home
Vanille Fraise Round Rug with Earthy Colors by Rag Home

Vanille Fraise Round Rug with Earthy Colors by Rag Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

RAG HOME’s products are hand-tufted carpets and rugs inspired by Rannisa Soraya’s, the founder and creative director of the brand, love for travels, music, ar...

Category

2010s Asian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 4'2" x 6'10"

Category

1910s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug
1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug

1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, 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-...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1890s Multicolor Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3" x 3'10" Handwoven Wool Carpet
1890s Multicolor Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3" x 3'10" Handwoven Wool Carpet

1890s Multicolor Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3" x 3'10" Handwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

American Hooked rug. Measures: 2'5" x 3'10". 1925 Multicolor Small Scatter Size Hooked American Antique Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional example of an American hooked ru...

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1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Kula Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Kula Pictorial Scatter Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Kula Pictorial Scatter Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

Scatter size Turkish Kula Rug dated 1939 with a camel and donkey on an ivory field. The quality on this piece is superb Details rug no. r5403 size 3' 2" x 4' 8" (97 x 142 cm

Category

20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1930s American Braided Rug ( 8' R - 245 R )
1930s American Braided Rug ( 8' R - 245 R )

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 Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Fabric

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