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
Mid-20th Century Fine Handmade Persian Kerman Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A finely woven vintage Persian Kerman pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 8" x 8' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Pictorial Nomadic Pastoralism Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kerman accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The urban workshop weavers of Kerman considered the lifestyle of their t...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian 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
Vintage Persian Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal rug from the mid-20th century. On a subtly abrashed (natural color striations), saturated crimson red open field are two widely separated, stepped and straigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,100 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Zabihi Collection Blue Turkish Goat Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Turkish goat motif Konya rug from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 4' x 5'10''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pictorial Kelardasht Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage pictorial Persian Kelardasht rug with two camels, one kneeling and one standing, amidst a desert landscape with myriad flowering pla...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Authentic Moroccan Ethnic Rug with Sequins North Africa, Handira
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Mid-20th Century Handmade Pictorial Persian Shiraz Room Size Accent Folk Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz folk rug in room size accent rug format with a pictorial design handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 0" x 10' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Pictorial Room Size Rug of a Resting Lion
Located in New York, NY
A modern Afghan pictorial room size rug handmade during the 21st century with a lion resting over a green field.
Measures: 8'4" x 10'0".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug, circa 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal rug, nicely aged and faded with orange and blue cors.Midcentury Moroccan area rug with tribal geometric design on blue background...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Mid-20th Century Handmade Caucasian Pictorial Karabagh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Caucasian Karabagh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of 2 women sewing surrounded by European floral bouquets in green, pink, red, ora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Caucasian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Bidjar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bidjar accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design.
Measures: 4' 7" x 6' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Panel Kilim Rug in Muted Tribal Stripes – 9′ × 11′5″
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This vintage Anatolian kilim rug is a captivating example of traditional flatweave artistry, hand-stitched from repurposed tribal kilim panels into a single large-format textile. Mea...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gray Folk Art Willow Tree Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Round Rug 8'2" x 8'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Afghan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,583 Sale Price
25% Off
Ivory Hand Knotted Modern Design Soft and Plush Wool Oriental Rug 9'0" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Indian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,347 Sale Price
25% Off
Screen Gray 100% Wool Hand Knotted Folk Art Willow Cypress Tree Rug 10' x 13'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Afghan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,063 Sale Price
25% Off
1960s Moroccan Berber Rug in Royal Blue, Pink and Orange Colors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s vintage authentic Moroccan Berber Rug in Orange Blue and Pink cors.For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern (2'2" x 11'8")
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern
2' 2" x 11' 8" - 66 x 356
Category
1920s American Vintage 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
Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Berber Prayer Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven by using exclusively recycled yarns of various type, ranging from cotton to lurex, Boucherouite Berber rugs represent a unique facet of Moroccan textile art...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century, Handmade Persian Senneh Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Senneh Kilim flatweave accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 3' 11" x 6' 1".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kerman Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kerman pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4'7" x 8'4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Authentic Vintage Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave Kilim rug.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for their own use. This authentic M...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Moroccan Vintage Kilim Tribal Rug, circa 1960's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal kilim rug, nicely aged with washed out cors.Handwoven by the Berber tribes in south Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs.S...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Berber Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Moroccan African Tuareg Vintage Runner Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan nomadic African Tuareg rug runner with wo and cotton embroidered geometrical modernist designs.This rug was used for room separation in the Berber tents...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8' x 9'6" - 245 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8' x 9'6" - 245 x 290 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Turkmen Rug, Rust Wool Carpet, Hand-knotted Antique Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant handwoven Turkmen antique Rug is woven in the 1880s with sophistication. It features a highly-decorative central design that has been wove...
Category
1880s Turkmen Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$5,917 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Handmade Persian Accent Rug in Cream and Blue-Green
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a cream-colored field and a border with color variations from greyed out blueish green tones.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Tribal Folk Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian 'Souf' Kilim flat-weave rug from the 21st century. The artist behind this Persian folk rug used a tribal flat-weave handmade during the mid-20th century and hand-kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug
9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Kilim Rug Textile North Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan authentic vintage flat-woven Tribal Kilim rug from the Middle Atlas of Morocco, North Africa. Handwoven clectible Moroccan textile in stripes of red and dark green, black an...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Small Rug With Shades of Grey-Blue, Purple, and Beige
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century in shades of light blue, purple, red, and yellow sitting atop a nude-beige field and a grey-blue border.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Kayseri Pictorial Accent Rug, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Kayseri pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 10" x 8' 11".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Ardebil Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Ardebil rug from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,100 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 9'3" x 12'4" - 282 x 376 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 9'3" x 12'4" - 282 x 376 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 7' - 137 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 7' - 137 x 213 )
Category
1850s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Rug, circa 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s authentic Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal rug, nicely aged and faded with sage, purples, browns and oranges cors.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with t...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Vintage Persian Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with cotton highlights.
Measures: 2' 8" x 4' 9"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Mid-20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4' - 51 x 122 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4' - 51 x 122 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool
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
1960s Moroccan Berber Rug Burnt Orange Blue Cream and Pink
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Moroccan authentic Berber rug, burnt orange cors.For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving. In Northern Afri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Safran Organic Wool Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage tribal organic wool rug, Safran earth tone colors,
Handwoven by the Berber women of the Middle Atlas of Morocco.
Geometrical abstract designs, great collector pi...
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Deer Turkish Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Rug with 2 large Deers surrounding multiple borrders and a central medallion
Details
rug no. j3741
size 4' 10" x 10' 5" (147 x 318 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug circa 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960 vintage Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal rug, nicely aged and faded with sage, oranges brown cors.Midcentury Moroccan area rug with tribal geometric design on teal...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug Indigo and Burnt Orange
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug in Indigo and Burnt Orange cors.Authentic 1960s vintage Moroccan tribal African rug.For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mount...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage North African Black Tribal Kilim Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage black tribal kilim rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco.Great mix of organic wo and cotton in black cor with flat-weaves.This kind of rug is typical of the Glao...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Rug, circa 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber tribal rug, nicely aged and faded with pink and sage cors.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geometric tribal de...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Berber Textile with Sequins North Africa, Handira
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan Berber 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.(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
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 7'5" 173 x 226 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 7'5" 173 x 226 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisite co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 6'5" - 188 x 196 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 6'5" - 188 x 196 )
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,350 Sale Price
25% 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
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 3'6'' x 13'9'' - 107 x 419 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 3'6'' x 13'9'' - 107 x 419 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
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.