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
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10'8" - 196 x 325 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10'8" - 196 x 325 )
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Moroccan Tribal Wedding Rug with Sequins North Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, 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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 5'6" - 97 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 5'6" - 97 x 168 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug 2'4" x 20'5".
Category
1950s 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 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Dramatic 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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Brown Geometric Tribal Motif Yörük Rug 8'10''x11'6''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This captivating vintage Yörük rug, embodies the bold, expressive artistry of the Yörük tribes. Hand-knotted using locally sourced wool, this piece showcases the distinctive geometri...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Authentic Moroccan Wedding Blanket Throw with Sequins
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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 )
Category
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 )
Category
1920s American Vintage 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
1960s Vintage Berber Moroccan Handira Bohemian Tribal Style Flat-Weave Textile
Located in Moreno Valley, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Folk Art American Hooked Rug. 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Folk Art hooked rug with barbershop quartet motif, country of origin: United States, date: circa mid-20th century. Size: 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in (1.1...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Berber Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage tribal rug handwoven by Berber Moroccan women using organic lamb wo and organic dye.North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, hand-knotted by ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 10' x 12'2" - 305 x 371 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 10' x 12'2" - 305 x 371 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool
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 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Berber Rug Burnt Orange 16ft Long 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
1930s American Crochet Rug ( 10'6" x 13'6" - 320 x 411 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Crochet Rug ( 10'6" x 13'6" - 320 x 411 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Orange Color Tribal African Pile Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, 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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'1" x 9' - 245 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'1" x 9' - 245 x 275 )
Category
1870s American Antique 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 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique 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 ( 5'10" x 11'10" - 178 x 360 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10" x 11'10" - 178 x 360 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s American Braided Carpet ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Braided Carpet ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'2" x 12'1" - 280 x 368 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'2" x 12'1" - 280 x 368 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 5'6" - 127 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 5'6" - 127 x 168 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,025 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th American Hooked Rug
10' x 14'8"
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Pictorial Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a Small bird riding on a colorful pony surrounded by an exotic colorful border on a dark open field
Measures: 3'11'' x 6'...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,500
1960s Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Berber Rug Runner
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960 authentic handwoven vintage clector African Moroccan Zemmour tribal runner rug.Intricate geometric designs on flat-weave Tuareg kilim rug, with some sequins.Great faded cors.Uni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1930s American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern ( 2'4" x 17'3" - 71 x 526 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern
2'4" x 17'3" - 71 x 526
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$15,750 Sale Price
25% Off
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 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,410 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 274 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 274 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Ethnic Rug, circa 1980
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
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 18'9" - 97 x 572 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 18'9" - 97 x 572 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10"x 9'3" - 178 x 282 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10"x 9'3" - 178 x 282 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Colorful Turkish Prayer Kilim Rug with Tassels
Located in New York, NY
This prayer kilim is approximately 40-50 years old and was made with the highest quality materials. This rug is woven very tightly using Fine yarn and is stunning condition. It would...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'5" x 4'3" - 74 x 130 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'5" x 4'3" - 74 x 130 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indigo and Rust All Over Large Scale Designed Wool Rug 9'x12'2''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning 9′ × 12′ hand-knotted wool rug draws inspiration from classical Persian textile traditions, reimagined in a bold and vibrant palette. The allover layout features an ela...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 17'8" - 69 x 538 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 17'8" - 69 x 538 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'1" X 6'1" - 94 X 185 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'1" X 6'1" - 94 X 185 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Animal Persian Qum Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of small animals floating in field and border.
Measures: 7'4" x 11'1".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Pictorial Traditional Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue. Light enough to use as a wall hanging as well
Measures: 4'6" x 6'3".
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Turkish Deer Bird Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian Rug in pale peach, brown, and green accents depicting 3 deers and 2 birds, circa 1940. Square Shape too
Measures: 4'6” x 4'8”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Berber Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan vintage rug handwoven by Berber Moroccan women using organic lamb wo and organic dye.North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, hand-kn...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Lady Deer Colorful Pictorial Vintage Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid-20th century Russian Karabagh rug with 4 ladies and deer’s surrounded by a floral border. Love the neon green field, you see some of the green in the border too
Size: 4...
Category
1950s Russian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Boujad Berber Rug, circa 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Boujad rug, nicely aged with vivid colors.Beautiful Boujad Moroccan hand knotted wool rug. This Moroccan rug has a multi-color field and accent in all-over abstract patterns with different Berber and geometric-based designs.Hand-woven vintage Berber Moroccan Boujad rug will create an Ethnic accent from Africa.
Vintage Moroccan Boujad rug runner featuring faded hues and a geometric freestyle design. The rug boasts exceptional faded colors and a captivating design. This unique hand-woven wool carpet is crafted by Berber women from Morocco.
The vintage Berber Moroccan rug showcases a tribal design, layered with intricate ornaments that make each section a distinct work of art. Its varied design pattern evokes the tribal essence of Moroccan spirit.
North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wool, hand-knotted by the Berber tribes of Boujad in Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs.Great Moroccan vintage ethnic textile...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 18'4" - 85 x 560 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 18'4" - 85 x 560 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Ethnic Textile Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'7" x 7'5" - 140 x 226 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'7" x 7'5" - 140 x 226 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 27'5" - 90 x 836 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 27'5" - 90 x 836 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug Gallery Carpet ( 6' x 12' - 183 x 266 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug Gallery Carpet
6' x 12' - 183 x 266
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 7' - 68 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 7' - 68 x 213 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 4'9" - 132 x 145 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 4'9" - 132 x 145 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'2" x 19' - 66 x 579 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'2" x 19' - 66 x 579 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Small Ethnic Afghani Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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.