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
Antique Turkish Karapinar Wool Kilim 5'5''x12'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite handwoven kilim rug is a vibrant celebration of traditional textile art, created using hand-spun wool. This vintage flatweave piece features a richly detailed array of...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mellon and Yellow Tones Patchwork Wool Rug 5'7''x7'10'' Circa 1960
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This one-of-a-kind hand-woven wool patchwork rug blends history, artistry, and warmth in a captivating composition of vintage fragments. Rug is handcrafte...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric, Jute
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Earth Brown Toned Vintage Wool Rug 4'1''x7'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-woven wool patchwork rug is a sophisticated blend of heritage craftsmanship and modern artistry. Constructed from salvaged vintage rug fragments—each over-dyed and reassemb...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Folk-Art Blue & Tan Motif Patchwork Wool Rug 5'6''x7'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This distinctive patchwork rug is a compelling blend of heritage and artistry, composed of hand-knotted wool fragments from vintage rugs. Featuring a captivating palette of deep indi...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Folk-Art Earth Toned Wool Vintage Rug 7'x9'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This striking hand-woven wool patchwork rug is a masterful blend of tradition and textile art. Composed of repurposed vintage and flatweaves, this one-of-a-kind piece is hand-stitche...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage wool folk art berber rug in with abstract shapes in tricolor
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of beige, grey, blue and terracotta red wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract ...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Hand Knotted Vintage Carpet Rug Runner from Turkey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Hand Knotted Vintage Carpet Rug Runner from Turkey.
These rugs have a rich history dating back centuries and are deeply intertwined with the country's culture and heritage.
Hand knotted runner from Eastern Turkey, vintage Middle Eastern rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 8'10" - 264 x 269 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 8'10" - 264 x 269 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Pillows in Minimal Modern Taste
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1602/ 9-15-16-17.
Set of four pillows made out of an ancient Turkish Kilim, with the natural wool colors. True nomadic taste, but with an impression ...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$711 / set
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 9' - 81 x 274 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 9' - 81 x 274 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 18'9" - 97 x 572 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 18'9" - 97 x 572 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'1" x 12'3" - 277 x 373 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'1" x 12'3" - 277 x 373 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nepal Carpet, Over Size
Located in Evanston, IL
A Timeless Masterpiece: The Exquisite 30-Year-Old Nepal Carpet.
In the world of fine rugs, few treasures can match the enduring beauty and artistry of a Nepal carpet. This magnificen...
Category
1990s Nepalese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,875 Sale Price
35% Off
1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Vintage Colorful Turkish Prayer Kilim Rug with Tassels
Located in New York, NY
This prayer kilim is approximately 40-50 years old and was made with the highest quality materials. This rug is woven very tightly using Fine yarn and is stunning condition. It would...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$525 Sale Price
66% Off
Vintage Tree of Life Pattern Wool Carpet, Rug
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage tree of life pattern wool carpet, rug
A superb looking piece dating from the early 20th century and has a lovely color palette with a red background and a border with green and cream
The Wool Rug has a triple pattern along its length with un died fringes...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand Woven Persian, Carpet Runner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Hand Woven Persian 10ft Carpet Runner
A superb looking piece dating from around 1930 and has a lovely colour palette of deep red with ecru, blue and orange
The Wool Runne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Tan Neutral Wool Rug 6'x13'5''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This vintage hand-knotted wool rug is a refined expression of tribal design, combining traditional craftsmanship with a soft, earthy palette. Its elongated format and symmetrical lay...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage wool berber rug with abstract shapes in blue and beige
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of beige, camel brown and deep cove blue, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Mode...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Moroccan Rug Orange and Red Authentic Tribal Carpet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan Orange and Red Authentic Tribal Rug.Vintage midcentury Moroccan Berber tribal African rug.This tribal textile...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage wool folk art berber rug in faded jade green
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix white and faded jade green wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
21st Century Gabbeh
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and style with our captivating Gabbeh rug. Handwoven by master artisans with meticulous attention to detail, each Gabbeh rug t...
Category
2010s Indian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,995
Qashqai Kilim Red and Blue Hand-Woven Kilim 3'4''x12'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This handwoven wool kilim runner is a remarkable example of traditional tribal weaving, featuring a bold geometric diamond pattern surrounded by intricate motifs and symbolic designs...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Brown Area Rug
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, embroidery, and quilting
MADE TO ORDER
Get in touch for trade pricing, bespoke options, project management and consolidated...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$11,623 / item
Vintage Kilim in Wonderful Colors
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1019 - Vintage enchanting nomadic Kilim never used, private collection.
Its frame processing allows to have two parts right, so you can turn it upside down.
It was woven on reque...
Category
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage plushy wool folk art berber rug in with abstract patterns
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix pinkish bazaar red plushy wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art,...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage plushy wool folk art berber rug in with checkered patterns
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features checkered white and black pattern with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art, it originat...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage berber kilim rug in wool with abstract shapes in yellow and black
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of beige, yellow and black colors made with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art, ...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage berber rug in ivory and blue wool
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of beige and cobalt blue, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art, it or...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,609 / item
Handwoven Rug in Natural Fiber with a Touch of African Elegance for Your Home
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This rug by the artist Meriem Bouderbala is a true work of art. This unique piece is the result of the artist's innovative approach to merging Eastern and Western visions in her own ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush
$800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
21st Century Gabbeh
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and style with our captivating Gabbeh rug. Handwoven by master artisans with meticulous attention to detail, each Gabbeh rug t...
Category
2010s Indian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,095
French Aubusson-Styled Red and Black Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 9'x12'5''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug, inspired by the classic French Aubusson style, captures the timeless elegance and refined sophistication of 18th-century European design. Crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Henry Easterwood Runner, Brown with Abstract Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 7x15 runner is a rare collectible flatweaves from the tapestries and textile works of Henry Easterwood—hand-woven in wool, circa 1970-1980. Its design features warm brow...
Category
1960s American Vintage 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.