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

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Wool

1960s Vintage Tribal Moroccan Handcrafted Wedding Blanket Throw
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage authentic tribal Moroccan wedding Berber women shawl, blanket, throw.The Zaiane tribal shawls are handwoven with alternate stripes of wo and cotton yarn.This Berber handwoven shawls...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

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Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 12' - 274 x 366 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 12' - 274 x 366 )
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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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"
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1930s American Braided Rug ( 9'10'' x 9'10'' - 300 x 300 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Braided Rug ( 9'10'' x 9'10'' - 300 x 300 )
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Fabric

Handmade 1960s Black Red Brown Striped Wool Rug Throw Geometric Designs Vintage
Located in London, GB
A handmade wool rug in black and brown, with both stripes and geometric designs. This rug has an eye catching pattern in reds, yellows, blues and greens and although it has the vinta...
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1960s Greek Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Yarn

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 5'6" - 143 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 5'6" - 143 x 168 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Saph Khotan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique East Turkestan Saph Khotan rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 2" x 9' 3" Central Asian Rugs & Carpets: Central Asia is a vast area stretching from Northeastern Persia to western China, and from northern Afghanistan to the southern edge of Russia. The carpets can be usefully divided into three groups: the nomadic Turkmen rugs of Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, and northeastern Persia; the non-Turkmen tribal pieces from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kirghizstan; and the urban creations of Khotan, Yarkand, and Kashgar, oasis cities of Western China (Xinjiang Province). Commercially, the most important group is from Khotan, the easternmost of the Chinese Turkestan cities. The craft of rug weaving is primarily in the hands of Muslim Uighurs. Khotan carpets mix purely Central Asian design themes with Chinese elements. Native Khotan devices include pomegranate trees, upright flowers, round medallions, and yellow or red grounds. Chinese motives include triangular fretwork corners, swastika fretwork, and Yun-Tsao Tou (clouds and rain) diagonally striped polychrome borders. Cotton foundations, asymmetrical (Persian) knots, and medium weaves are standard. Some vintage Khotan are in horizontal, pictorial layouts with multiple various vases and plants. Saphs (multiple prayer niche panel carpets) are also a Khotan specialty. Others employ stepped and layered lozenge medallions, singly or in pairs. Still others, almost all antique, feature a stylized version of the allover Persian Herati design. Many of the oldest pieces employ brown wool wefts. Antique and vintage Khotans are almost always in the k’ang (double square) layout, conforming to the local household plans. Only relatively recently has the 6’ by 12’ or 7’ by 16’ format been replaced by the 9’ by 12’ size. As a result, an antique room size Khotan carpet is very uncommon. Reds are cinnamon, tomato and rust, never wine reds, crimson, or scarlet. Yarkand, farther west on the old Silk Road specializes in multi-medallion long carpets while Kashgar, farthest west and most under Persian influence, has traditionally knotted allover pattern pieces with finer weaves, often with silk piles, and enriched with medal thread, on cotton foundations. Extant Kashgars go back to the 17th century, but the carpet craft in Chinese Turkestan must be much older as fragments have been recovered from local tombs of the early C.E. period. Kashgars are the rarest of all East Turkestan rugs. Most available vintage East Turkestan carpets are interwar Khotans, many with pleasingly soft decorative palettes. The non-Turkmen nomads include the Kazakh, Kirghiz, Uzbek, and Karakalpak groups. Like the Turkmen, they were once all seasonally migratory, dwelling in round felt tents (yurts), but have been settled, at least partially, in the villages, and have taken up crafts and agriculture instead of sheep herding. As a result, carpet production has transitioned from domestic tent use to commercial sale, but the roots of long traditions are still evident. The Uzbeks weave...
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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".
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Caucasian Karabagh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Caucasian Karabagh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a lion and lioness. Measures: 4' 4" x 6' 5".
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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Jajim Wool Rug 3'7''x5'5''
Located in Torrance, CA
This vibrant hand-knotted wool rug is a stunning example of tribal prayer rugs rooted in nomadic traditions. Woven in a compact size ideal for personal use, this piece features a striking architectural mihrab (prayer niche) design rendered in bold red, orange, pink, black, and blue accentuated by vertical striping. Its intricate latch-hook motifs, floral medallions, and symbolic branching forms celebrate both function and folklore. Crafted entirely from hand-spun wool and naturally dyed, the rug’s slightly irregular patterning and expressive color palette are hallmarks of its authenticity and tribal provenance. The knotted fringe on both ends, especially the dramatic black tasseled bottom, further enhances its rustic character and adds a unique bohemian flair. A true collector’s piece, this tribal prayer rug effortlessly blends cultural depth with decorative charm. It is ideal for intimate interior settings such as reading nooks, meditation spaces, or as a textured wall hanging...
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Small Contemporary Fan-Tailed Raven Bedouin Falconer Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Afghan Pictorial small throw rug handmade during the 21st century with a pictorial depiction of an Arab Bedouin falconer (raptor) in traditional garb holding a fan-tailed ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Brown Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave Kilim rug.Minimalist Berber pattern on a sand cor flat weave field.Vintage light brown Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber ...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 5'5" x 7'9" - 165 x 235 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 5'5" x 7'9" - 165 x 235 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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 )
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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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 )
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz King George V Pictorial Small Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz small throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial depiction of King George V (1865-1936). Measures: 3' 3" ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moroccan Tribal Wedding Rug with Sequins North Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Tribal Wedding Rug With Sequins. Moroccan vintage tribal rug flat woven by the Zaiane Berber women from Morocco.Moroccan summer rugs are light flat Kilim, easy to carry arou...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Fabric

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".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th American Hooked Rug 10' x 14'8"
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim throw rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a cartoon-like male figure. Measures: 3' 1" x 3' 4".
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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.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

1960s Moroccan Vintage Orange Color Tribal African Pile Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan vintage orange cor tribal African pile rug.Wonderf work of art, bright oranges geometrical design, free style, amazing vintage Moroccan runner.Handwoven by t...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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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".
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 10'8" - 275 x 325 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 10'8" - 275 x 325 )
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Runner with Brown, Green, and Rust Tones
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serab runner from the early 20th century. The light camel brown colored field employs twelve sawtooth lozenge medallions, with no two color patterns matching, and ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'6"x 7'5" - 198 x 226 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'6"x 7'5" - 198 x 226 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 5'9" - 82 x 175 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 5'9" - 82 x 175 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 3'10" - 97 x 117 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 3'10" - 97 x 117 )
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Fabric

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 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in All over Brown-Black, White Abstract Pattern
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...
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2010s Ukrainian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8' - 122 x 244 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8' - 122 x 244 )
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Fabric, Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5' x 16' - 152 x 488 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5' x 16' - 152 x 488 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 11' - 173 x 335 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 11' - 173 x 335 )
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'3" - 68 x 99 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'3" - 68 x 99 )
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage plushy folk art berber rug in lime green wool
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a lime green wool made with organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art, it originates from the Atlas Mo...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug 2'4" x 20'5".
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1950s American Vintage 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 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Fabric, Jute

Vintage Nautical Theme American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular vintage American, most likely Maine, hooked rug is extremely visual with a stunning myriad of colors contained within a striped border with spinning wheel and nautic...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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 )
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'9'' x 5'7'' - 114 x 170 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'9'' x 5'7'' - 114 x 170 )
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Fabric

19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 10'6" - 188 x 320 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 10'6" - 188 x 320 )
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 2'9'' x 13' - 84 x 396 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 2'9'' x 13' - 84 x 396 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 9'3" - 265 x 282 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 9'3" - 265 x 282 )
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Multicolored Hand-Woven Wool Kilim 4'7''x6'10''
Located in Torrance, CA
This vibrant handwoven wool kilim showcases a bold geometric striped pattern in a lively multicolor palette, reflecting the rich weaving traditions of the region. The intricate chevr...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rare Large Moroccan Berber Boucherouite Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven with the exclusive use of recycled yarns of various type, ranging from cotton to lurex, this represents 'art brut' within the domain of the textile arts. Weavings such as this ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

1960s Vintage Berber Moroccan Handira Bohemian Tribal Style Flat-Weave Textile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Berber Moroccan Handira Bohemian Tribal Style Flat-Weave Textile.Vintage Moroccan Berber blanket handmade by Berber women striped rug, flat weave Kilim Blanket rug.This high-quality flat-woven, wo Berber rug will add character to any home. This vintage Moroccan blanket...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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 )
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Fabric, Wool

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 )
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8'4" x 11' - 254 x 335 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8'4" x 11' - 254 x 335 )
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Vintage American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 1830 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Vintage American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 1830 cm )
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Tribal Ethnic Rug, circa 1980
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...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

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 )
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1930s 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.

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