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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
Vintage American Gloucester Old Spot Pig Hooked Rug with Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79267 Vintage American Gloucester Old Spot Pig Hooked Rug, 01'11 x 03'01. Step into the charming and storied world of American folk art with this rare hand-hooked Gloucester Old Spot...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian pictorial rug Details rug no. j2392 size 4' 2" x 5' 5" (127 x 165 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Goat Sheep Runner
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind mid 20th century decorative caliber vintage Turkish rug with what looks to be 4 lonely sheep or goats on a camel field? tough to say 3'5'' x 6'7''
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

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

Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size antique Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 4'6'' x 6'.
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20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Wild 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 dragon motif Measures: 3' x 5'5''.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

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...
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Folk Art Ecuadorian Tapestry with Olga Fisch Style
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 Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial hunting ground room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 7".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Horse Cover Textile Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Tibetan horse cover textile rug in blue and yellow, circa 1900, measures: 2'1" x 4'9".
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial depiction of a lion. Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9" P...
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan rug from the mid-20th century. A very folksy rendition of the traditional Persian Sarouk pattern in a more contempory...
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Chinese Batou Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Full plush pile Chinese Batou Animal Pictorial design rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Measure: 4'4'' x 6'9''.
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer King Solomon Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The inscription cartouche indicates the subject is King Solomon and the date is circa 1911. in a frogged...
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Persian Balouch rug depicting a pictorial design. Measures: 2'11'' x 5'10''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Sheep Vintage Turkish Rug dated 1980
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 lions outlined in yellow and a pink sheep outlined in light blue on a brown field. they all seem pretty happy, right? dated 1980 Measures...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Persian Folk Handmade Throw Rug in Red
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan folk rug handmade during the mid-20th century in scatter/throw rug size with a red field filled with geometric botehs (paisleys).
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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 Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Zabihi Collection 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: 3'1'' x 5'9''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug in Purple with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 8x11 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs. On the Design: Admirers of...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute one of a kind Mid-20th Century Hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian Pictorial small square rug depicting a llama goat on a red field Measures: 2'8'' x 2'10''
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif Gabbeh rug from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 4'1'' x 6'
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber tribal rug, nicely aged and faded with pink and blue cors.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geometric...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Pictorial Persian Blue Pigeon Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A decorative pictorial Persian Malayer Runner with a flurry of white and blue birds and pigeons on a soft blue background, circa 1920.  
Category

1920s Persian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Malian Bogolan tapestry with a nice tribal and artisanal design, from a scene of the village. Entirely hand painted on a hand woven cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Expe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Multi-Colored Patch-Work Designed Wool Rug 4'1''x7'2''
Located in Torrance, CA
This vibrant hand-woven wool rug is a celebration of color, culture, and craftsmanship. This one-of-a-kind patchwork piece is composed of repurposed vintage fragments, each featuring...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Horse Rooster Shirvan Caucasian Rug Dated 1948
Located in New York, NY
A fine rust colored Caucasian rug depicting a large light blue colored horse and 4 roosters dated 1948. Measures: 4'3" x 6'8".
Category

20th Century Caucasian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Swedish Rag rug handvowen
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern. Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden . The rug is freshly washed. Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Hand Woven Bessarabian Kelim with Floral Pattern, 1940
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful hand woven wool kelim rug . Woven in to the black wool background are stylised variations of plants in bright colours.Produced in Beserarabia, in south-eastern Europe on...
Category

1940s Moldovan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Pictorial Horse Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Karabagh runner with 4 large horses walking and colliding into one another 5' x 9'9''
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 9'7'' x 12'10''.
Category

20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

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

20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern. Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden . The rug is freshly washed. Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Modern Eclectic Style Rug with Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Located in Vilnius, LT
Category: Rugs, Carpets, Decoration Dimensions: 1.95m x 1.65m Thickness: 0.015m Weight: 6.5kg Material: recycled used clothing, 100% cotton The technique combines crochet, embroider...
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2010s Ukrainian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' 6" x 4' 8" - 137 x 142 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' 6" x 4' 8" - 137 x 142 cm )
Category

1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Foo Dog Pictorial Chinese 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Compelling Chinese rug with a motif full of happy foo dogs, circa 1940. The field is a peach tone, with navy and light blue accents Measures: 5'3" x 8'2".
Category

1940s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Camel Donkey Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century colorful worn Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground. Size: 2'5'' x 3'11''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Botanical Persian Meshed Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Animal Pictorial Large Room Size rug rug no. j3141 size 11' 7" x 13' 10" (353 x 422 cm).
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th Century Figurative Tribal Persian Balouch worn Carpet Details rug no. j4167 size 3' 4" x 5' 10" (102 x 178 cm)
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Lion Motif Northwest Persian Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Northwest Persian Conversational Animal Pictorial Runner. Details rug no. j2802 size 2' 7" x 12' 5" (79 x 378 cm)
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An angora Oushak early 20th century rug Details rug no. 9758 size 5' 4" x 7' 1" (163 x 216 cm)
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Angora

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
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 Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Figure Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian serapi carpet featuring some human elements and pictorial figures. Measures: 11'1'' x 15'1'' The finest antique Persian Serapis are geometric or styli...
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19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Quirky Persian Animal Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with 2 small birds and 2 mini horses Measures: 2'8'' x 3'5'' This was originally belonging to a private Persian collec...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1920's Antique Southwestern-Style Chinle Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78629 Antique Southwestern-Style Chinle Rug, 01'11 x 01'11. This antique Southwestern-style Chinle rug is a striking example of regional weaving traditions influenced by the aestheti...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Blue Chinese Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese pictorial throw-size rug Measures: 2'8' x 5'.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Animal Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of animals floating in field and border. majority of the animals look like sea horses and...
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Garden Rabbit Hooked Rug with French Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77854 vintage Garden Rabbit Hooked rug with French Country Cottage style 02'05 x 04'00. Warm and welcoming, this vintage garden rabbit hooked rug sho...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Late 19th Century Angora wool Turkish Oushak rug Details rug no. j3645 size 3' 8" x 5' 8" (112 x 173 cm) rug type Angora,Oushak
Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Angora

Persian Animal Pictorial Pink Color Runner
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement in a hallway with this mid-20th-century tribal Persian runner featuring a folksy motif on a soft pink field. Various Animals are found within the field. The col...
Category

1940s Persian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Chinese Batou Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Batou Scatter size Rug Details rug no. j2234 size 3' x 6' 1" (91 x 185 cm)
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pair of Tiger Tibetan Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of Tiger Pictorial Tibetan Rugs from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. One has a sun and the other has a moon on the top Details rug no. j3895 size 2' 8" x 4' 11" (81 x...
Category

20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Chicken Rooster Vintage Turkish Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century turkish rug depicting a chicken and rooster on a brown field Measures: 2'10" x 2'10''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Navajo rug is a striking example of Indigenous textile artistry—woven with natural wool in a bold, graphic composition that feels at once timeless and modern....
Category

1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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 Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Fabric

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

Large Blue Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Karadja Heriz rug. Measures: 16" x 32".
Category

20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Kashan rug Measures: 1'3'' x 2'6''.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Folk Art rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Desso, hettler.tüllmann, and Joseph Carini Carpets. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $70,000 while the average work can sell for $2,875.

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