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
Picasso Limited Edition Artist Rug/Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands, 1996
Located in Buffalo, NY
Picasso limited edition artist rug or Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands 1996
Based on the work of Pablo Picasso entitled "Le peintre et son...
Category
1990s Dutch Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Swedish Style Runner Rug in Brown with Figural Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 4x8 runner rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—inspired by mid-century Scandinavia...
Category
2010s Indian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,640 Sale Price
20% Off
1930's Southwestern-Style Wide Ruins-Inspired Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77868 Vintage Wide Ruins Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 02'10 x 04'00. This exquisite Wide Ruins Southwestern style kilim, handwoven with skill and reverence for tradition, embodies t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,239 Sale Price
37% Off
1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug Runner ( 2' x 19' - 61 x 579 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug Runner ( 2' x 19' - 61 x 579 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Indochinese Art Deco Rug in Gold with Kirin Pictorials, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930, this 9x11 antique 9x11 Indochinese Art Deco rug is a rare and exciting curation from the Rug & Kilim collection.
On the Design:
This is an ex...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$12,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century 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
19th Century American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug
12'7" x 18'
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'6" x 12' - 290 x 366 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'6" x 12' - 290 x 366 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Stripe Kilim Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave stripe Kilim rug.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for their own use.This ethnic rug was made using flat-weave technique with linear pattern of alternating stripes in different cors in green, red, pink, black and ivory (a natural wo cor).This vintage Moroccan Kilim ethnic textile...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kurdish Rug Gold Red Striped Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1900-1910, this antique rug connotes a traditional Kurdish rug design with a coarse, lush knotting in the richer hues cordoned off ...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial Rug with Dervish Scene, Persian Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
76195 Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial rug with Dervish Scene, Persian wall hanging. Ancient Persia boasts the true origin of viticulture and wine drinking as celebrated in this han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tulu Turkish rug from the mid-20th century. A wide plain saturated marsala colored border with a beige open field. No ditzy ornamentation. Totally graphic with a very long ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,900 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Flat-Weave Rug with Stripes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave Kilim rug.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for their own use.This rug was made...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Traditional Tree of Life Red Wool Carpet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Traditional Tree of Life Red Wool Carpet
The Carpet is a wonderful Bright colour with an attractive pattern and a wide border
The symmetrical centre panel of this intricate a...
Category
1920s Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handcrafted Persian Gabbeh Carpet Mid-20th Century
Located in Debrecen, HU
An exceptionally beautiful, handcrafted Persian Gabbeh carpet from the mid-20th century. The 290x210 cm rug features a nomadic and landscape-inspired design that reflects the rich tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug 8' 8" x 8' 9"
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug
8'8" x 8'9".
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bakhtiari pictorial rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 10" x 6' 8"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian pictorial flatweave Kilim throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian pictorial flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 10" x 7' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1940s Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940 authentic Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal rug.Midcentury Moroccan area rug with tribal geometric design.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geome...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Deer Vintage Turkish Mini Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century turkish rug depicting 2 deers on a brown field
Measures: 2'1" x 2'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Moroccan Brown Plum Tribal Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber rug, different hues of browns, plum and rust natural organic wo.This carpet is a gorgeous piece of Abstract Modernist Art...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Flat-Weave Rug, Ethnic Textile Handira
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave ethnic textile, very long.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handira handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for their o...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Folk Art wool berber rug with abstract shapes in blue and orange
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of indochine orange and bluish grey, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Tribal Wedding Rug with Sequins North Africa, Handira
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic vintage Moroccan tribal wedding rug with sequins North Africa, Handira.Rare large authentic Moroccan Bohemian style rug, handwoven by women...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1960s Authentic Moroccan Vintage Tribal Kilim Handira Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Handira ethnic textile.Moroccan Bohemian style rug, handwoven by the Berber women of the Zemmour tribe for their wedding day.The design on this ethnic carpet is white, red and black in geometrical motifs on a red and white background and adorned with some sequins to sparkle under the moon lightHandwoven by the Berber tribes in Atlas Mountains of Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs.Great Moroccan vintage carpet to corf accent to any style of décor.Midcentury organic vintage Handira...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Ethnic Textile Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1060s authentic vintage Moroccan flat-weave Kilim Berber rug.Large size vintage Moroccan ethnic rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for their own use.This rug was made using fl...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 25'2" - 51 x 767 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 25'2" - 51 x 767 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Berber Rug Burnt Orange 16ft Long 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s vintage Moroccan Berber rugs hand-woven by Berber women in Morocco.From the berber tribes of Taznakht region.Taznakht rugs are produced in the Taznakht region of the High Atlas Mountains. They often feature intricate diamond and lozenge patterns and are known for their warm, earthy colors.Traditionally, Moroccan rugs are hand woven by women from the Berber tribes, using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations. This craftsmanship gives each rug its distinct personality and individuality.Moroccan rugs often feature geometric patterns, symbols, and motifs that reflect the cultural heritage and storytelling of the Berber tribes. Each design is unique and can carry various meanings, such as protection, fertility, or good luck.Dimensions: 6.5 ft x 16.5ftColors: Burnt orange, black, Yellow, sage green, jade green and many more.1960s authentic Moroccan vintage orange color...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'9" x 6'3" - 114 x 191 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'9" x 6'3" - 114 x 191 )
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7'1" - 122 x 216 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7'1" - 122 x 216 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Small Ethnic Afghani Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage small ethnic rug.Handcrafted South Asian tribal rug hand-woven with floral and geometric designs.This rug is made from hand-spun wool colored with vegetable dyes.Great to use...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century Round American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 9' - 275 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Round American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 9' - 275 x 275 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Authentic Moroccan Ethnic Rug with Sequins North Africa, Handira
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan tribal wedding rug with sequins North Africa, Handira. Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Handira ethnic textile.
Moroccan Bohemian style rug, handwoven by the Berber women of the Zemmour tribe for their wedding day. The design on this ethnic carpet is white, red and black in geometrical motifs on a red and white background and adorned with some sequins to sparkle under the moon light.
( sequins cod be easily removed if needed), Handwoven by the Berber tribes in Atlas Mountains of Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs.
Midcentury organic vintage Handira...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8'4" x 14'4" )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug
8'4" x 14"4'
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1980s Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980s Moroccan vintage tribal Kilim rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco.Great mix of organic wo and cotton in bright cors with flat-weaves.This ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
High Quality Scandinavian Long-Pile Wall Rug from 1960s
By Helmi Vuorelma Oy
Located in Turku, FI
Beautiful high quality wall rug from 1960,s. Hand-knotted of 100% wool.
This thick Long Pile Wall-Rug creates a harmonious and natural atmosphere in the space. Made in Finland.
Len...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage tribal rug handwoven by Berber Moroccan women using organic lamb wool and organic dye.
North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wool, hand-knott...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Moroccan Vintage Berber Tribal Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1060s Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal rug, nicely aged and faded washed cors.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs.South ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Vintage Authentic Moroccan Wedding Blanket Throw with Sequins
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage original tribal Moroccan wedding Berber women shawl, blanket, throw.The Zaiane tribal shawls incorporate quantities of sequins in their design to achieve an impressive ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Botanical Motifs Arts and Crafts Wool Rug 9'3''x11'8''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning hand-knotted Chobi rug, showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the region’s master weavers. Created using high-quality, hand-spun wool, this rug features a rich bot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Anatolian Karapinar Brown and Orange Vintage Wool Rug 6'6''x13'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This striking vintage hand-knotted wool rug features a bold, geometric tribal aesthetic rooted in early-20th-century village weaving traditions. The rug’s strong architectural compos...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berks County American Folk Art Braided Rug - RR5064
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a vintage American Folk Art Braided Rug in pristine condition. The rug has excellent colors (see photos). Made in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, the rug was used on a ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$212 Sale Price
50% Off
Swedish Rag Rug country Folkart hand woven
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
Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Pictorial Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Chinese gallery-size rug with a landscaping scenic pictorial motif.
Measures: 6' x 12'3''
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
An Ivory ground Balouch pictorial gallery rug from the middle of the 20th century
Details
rug no. 31363
size 4' 8" x 11' 1" (142 x 338 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century 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.