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 Unusual Latin American Zapotec Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Hand-dyed wool on cotton warp; A bold and expressive handwoven wool tapestry from the Zapotec weaving tradition of Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. This pi...
Category
Late 20th Century Central American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian tribal Wool Runner 3'3''x14'8''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite antique hand-knotted wool runner rug features a stunning combination of intricate geometric and floral tribal motifs. The dark navy field is richly adorned with a vari...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Style Curved Shape Hand-Tufted Rug Blue & Green Circle Patterned
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
20th Century White Yellow Red Squared Swedish Rag handwoven Rug Folk Art
Located in Firenze, IT
Handcrafted carpets made with a loom using the "pezzotto" technique, circa 1940. These artifacts are products of peasant culture and come from various European locations. Made to pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Brown Berber Boucherouite Rug 5'2''x6'9''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exuberant hand-knotted Boucherouite rug is a captivating example of folk artistry, crafted by Berber women using recycled wool textile remnants. ...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Persian Gabbeh with an apricot colored lion on an ivory colored ground
Details
rug no. j4470
size 3' 3" x 4' 6" (99 x 137 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
21st Century Moroccan
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Moroccan inspired folk art rug, handcrafted in Afghanistan, features a minimalist, organic design with an emphasis on natural texture and subtle movement. Woven in soft, neutra...
Category
2010s Afghan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,095
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
1930s North African Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
$2,000
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 20' - 81 x 610 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 20' - 81 x 610 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Anatolian Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind vintage Anatolian Turkish rug.
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880's Distressed Handwoven Antique Afghan Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
74587 Antique Afghan Rug Pillow, 01'01 x 01'04. Small Afghan pillows, often called Afghan kilim pillows or cushion covers, are decorative items made from handwoven kilims, which are ...
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,359 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Textile
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan textile from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$275 Sale Price
81% Off
Moroccan Vintage Organic Hand-Woven Textile, circa 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal kilim.
This very large blanket was handwoven by the Berber women for their own use.
Handcrafted folk art textiles from the Middle Atlas Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional stripes designs.
Could be used as a floor covering, on a sofa or bed, or for upholstery.
Great Moroccan vintage organic textile to add the Ethnic accent to any style of décor.
Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Century Modern, Urban, and Loft interiors.
Midcentury organic vintage handwoven textile...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Fantastic Early Geometric Hand-Hooked Mounted Rug, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful salmons and multicolored shades in this geometric hand-hooked rug from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania .This wonderful multiple saw-tooth borders rug with an outlined border...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Located in Closter, NJ
An antique Bessarabian flat-woven kilim from the Balkan provinces in excellent, original condition measuring 9' 3" x 6' 1".
Category
1890s Balkan Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room-size Persian Mahal rug with a Pictorial Animal all-over Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 8'6'' x 13'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Ivory Orange Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in ivory and orange
Details
rug no. j3814
size 3' x 5' 1" (91 x 155 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oriental Persian Turkish Wool Rug Red with Floral Ornaments
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Originating from Turkey in the 1950s, this vintage hand made wool rug is a beautiful addition to any room. We like to see it in your Hallway or Living room. These rugs were used for ...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Donkey Camel Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century colrufl Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground. The striation of colors on 1 end is referred to as abrash which is natural color variations found in some vintage and antique rugs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish 20th Century VIntage Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th Century Turkish Rug with a lion motif
Details
rug no. 31818
size 1' 10" x 3' 4" (56 x 102 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Horse Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th Century Moroccan rug featuring small horses
Details
rug no. j3591
size 5' 1" x 8' 1" (155 x 246 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Vintage Turkish Pigeon Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian with 2 pigeons.
1'10'' x 2'4''
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage wool folk art berber rug in catalina blue wool
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix white and cataline blue wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art, i...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug Country Folk Art Hand W
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
Magnificent antique rug, central Anatolia Konya region Turkey 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a magnificent carpet from Konya, Central Anatolia. It has all the characteristics of this carpet region from which the most beautiful and best pieces in Anatolia come. Konya ...
Category
1870s Turkish Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bear Banjo Bird Tweeting Pictorial Persian Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the 20th century with a bear playing with his banjo. Looks like a small bird is tweeting while he's playing! Tweet Tweet! How Sweet?
This was origina...
Category
20th Century Persian 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 Chinese Batou Wall of China Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Full plush pile Chinese Batou rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century featuring the wall of China
Measure: 4'7'' x 6'
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Navajo rug dazzles with its bold color and rare border treatment. Three stacked diamond medallions—each rendered in vivid c...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,290 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 0"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large coun...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Lion Turkish 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century authentic Turkish rug depicting a lion on a striated purple ground.
Measures: 1'10" x 3'2”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Deer Pictorial Animal Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th Century Turkish anatolian animal deer rug given as a dowry rug
Details
rug no. j3603
size 4' 3" x 6' (130 x 183 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Pictorial Hooked Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
American hooked rug from the late 20th century. An array of fruits and on circular medallions. A rooster spotted on one of the medallions. Initials of weaver found on another medallion.
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Early 20th Century Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Room Size Chinese Rug in predominantly soft blue
Details
rug no. j2541
size 9' 1" x 11' 8" (277 x 356 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Carpet
Sweden, circa 1950s
Swedish Flat-weave Technique
Initialed: 'SCE'
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Rajasthani Multi-Color Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug with Deer Motif
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury handwoven multi-color cotton Dhurrie tribal rug with deer designs on each end. Hand knotted with fringe, Rajasthan, India, circa 1940s-1950s.
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Surreal Vintage Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner
3'9'' x 9'5''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 7" x 3' 5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Snake Pattern Rug
Located in New York, NY
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 Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Pictorial Motif Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measure: 3'5'' x 5'6''.
Category
1930s Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,500
Zabihi Collection Gray Animal Motif Turkish Fine Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Accent size pictorial Turkish Sivas carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century. The gray field with a flurry of wild and exotic animals, accents in beige and crimson red. A co...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Early 20th Century Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century room size chinese rug in blues and creams
Measures: 8' x 9'9''
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of a 20th century Turkish Kilim with a scenic animal motif design given as a dowry gift
Measures: 6'5'' x 7'9''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Horse Pictorial Turkish Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Pictorial Rug depicting a bearded gentleman riding on his horse on a red ground. dated 1973, the turkish names woven inscribed in seem to make it a dowry gift
Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Colorful Lion Pictorial Turkish Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century pictorial double lion pictorial rug.
Measures: 4' x 7'7''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Folksy Set of Pictorial Persian Souf Gabbeh Carpets
Located in New York, NY
Set of mid-20th century Souf Pictorial Persian Gabbeh carpets .
2'9'' x 3'10'' x 2'8' x 3'10'' respectively
Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low an...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3x3.8 Ft Handmade 1970s Turkish Kilim Rug with Colorful Poms, Great for KidsRoom
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This lively handwoven rug was produced by Kurdish villagers in Central Turkey for daily use in third quarter of the 20th century. These splendid vintage weavings were used in various ways such as wall-hangings, bedding covers...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$247 Sale Price
55% Off
Handwoven Rug in Natural Fiber for Contemporary house with Eco-Friendly Charm.
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This outdoor rug of the artist Meriem Bouderbala is a true piece of art that perfectly reflects the know-how of the weaving of the natural fiber mat. This unique mat represents a bir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush
$760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
3x3.5 Ft Handwoven Kilim with Colorful Cotton Pomps. Vintage Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring charm and character to your home with this authentic handwoven Turkish kilim, beautifully accented with vibrant pom-poms. Woven using traditional flat-weave techniques, this vi...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$322 Sale Price
40% Off
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century hand-knotted Turkish Rug with 3 brown camels hooked on a small black horse and a human figure
Details
rug no. 31332
size 2' 5" x 3' 6" (74 x 107 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
$464 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Lion Motif Vintage Turkish White Ground Dowry Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish Rug depicting a large lion and small bird on a white field and silver floral border.. The wording "Masallah Buaslana" translates to " congratul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'5" - 90 x 165 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'5" - 90 x 165 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Fantastic and Colorful Mounted Hand-Hooked Rug from Lancaster, PA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful variations of PA. Dutch colors and typical of Lancaster Co. colors. Super geometric hand-hooked rug sewn on linen stretcher frame. The colors of salmon, orange, tan and gre...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,356 Sale Price
38% Off
Zabihi Collection Blue Vintage Persian Souf Pictorial Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Souf carpet woven somewhere in Central Iran.
1'8'' x 3'2''
Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low and high...
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.