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
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
1930s American Hooked Rug Runner ( 2'6" x 15'6" - 76 x 472 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug Runner ( 2'6" x 15'6" - 76 x 472 )
Category
1930s 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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Early 20th Century American Rag Rug ( 5'5" x 5'5" - 165 x 165 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Rag Rug ( 5'5" x 5'5" - 165 x 165 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug Indigo and Burnt Orange
Located in North Hollywood, 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
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
Vintage Tribal Geometric Kilim 5'4''x10'2'' Circa 1960
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This handwoven wool kilim is a stunning representation of traditional tribal craftsmanship. The rug features a bold geometric diamond medallion pattern, framed by intricate motifs an...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Large Pile Tribal Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Large vintage Moroccan rug, hand-woven. Wonderf work of Art, purples hues geometrical losanges design. Great hand-woven vintage clector Moroccan runner.Great hand wov...
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'3" x 7'8" - 190 x 262 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'3" x 7'8" - 190 x 262 )
Category
1920s American Vintage 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
1930s American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
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
Antique Turkish Karapinar Wool Kilim 5'5''x12'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite handwoven kilim rug is a vibrant celebration of traditional textile art, created using hand-spun wool. This vintage flatweave piece features a richly detailed array of...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish 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 )
Category
1960s American Vintage 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
Mellon and Yellow Tones Patchwork Wool Rug 5'7''x7'10'' Circa 1960
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This one-of-a-kind hand-woven wool patchwork rug blends history, artistry, and warmth in a captivating composition of vintage fragments. Rug is handcrafte...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 9'5" - 234 x 287 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 9'5" - 234 x 287 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4"x 7'4" - 132 x 234 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4"x 7'4" - 132 x 234 )
Category
1890s American Antique 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 ( 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
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 5'8" - 117 x 173 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 5'8" - 117 x 173 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 9'6" - 137 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 9'6" - 137 x 290 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 10'2" - 275 x 310 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 10'2" - 275 x 310 )
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
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
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
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
1950s Hand Knotted Vintage Carpet Rug Runner from Turkey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Hand Knotted Vintage Carpet Rug Runner from Turkey.
These rugs have a rich history dating back centuries and are deeply intertwined with the country's culture and heritage.
Hand knotted runner from Eastern Turkey, vintage Middle Eastern rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Safran Organic Wool Rug
Located in North Hollywood, 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
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
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...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Moroccan Hand-Woven Berber Carpet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic 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, ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
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
1960s Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave Kilim rug.
Large size vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for their own use.
This etnic rug was made using flat-weave technique w...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Moroccan Textile Handcrafted Wedding Blanket Throw with Sequins
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Large vintage authentic tribal Moroccan wedding Berber women shawl, blanket, throw. The Zaiane tribal shawls incorporate quantities of sequins in their design to achieve an im...
Category
20th Century Moroccan 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
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 9' - 81 x 274 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 9' - 81 x 274 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Geometrical American Hooked Rug ( 2'4" x 12'10" - 71 x 391 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Geometrical American Hooked Rug
2'4" x 12'10" - 71 x 391
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Kilim Tribal Rug, circa 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, 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
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 9'6" x 234 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 9'6" x 234 x 290 )
Category
1930s 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
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
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 ( 6' x 9'3" - 183 x 282 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9'3" - 183 x 282 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'10" x 11'8" - 270 x 355 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'10" x 11'8" - 270 x 355 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'9" x 7' - 175 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'9" x 7' - 175 x 213 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Vintage Turkish Rug.
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Türkiye red blue Rug, sumak kilim, wool and silk , certificate
Located in Valladolid, ES
Rug, sumak kilim, wool and silk, 1990 – Türkiye
Outstanding Turkish sumak rug or kilim, made of wool and silk around 1990. The ornamental scheme is made up of a maroon and navy blue...
Category
1990s Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Persian Gabbeh Souf Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late-20th century Gabbeh rug with a checkered colorful border surrounded by a stand-alone tree on a camel ground woven with a souf technique
Measures: 2'6'' x 3'11''
Souf rugs...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Funky Tribal Turkish Vintage Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Tribal Turkish Geometric runner featuring 2 men and 2 women on a geometric colorful motif
Measures: 2'10'' x 10'3''.
Category
Mid-20th Century 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
Animal Motif Rose Lavender Turkish Room Size Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Room size pictorial Turkish Sivas carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. The rose field with a flurry of wild and exotic animals, accents in beige and lavender. A conver...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Berber Textile with Sequins North Africa, Handira
Located in North Hollywood, 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
1960s Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Brown Tribal Organic Textile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan rug flat-weave tribal brown Kilim or blanket.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for t...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Earth Brown Toned Vintage Wool Rug 4'1''x7'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-woven wool patchwork rug is a sophisticated blend of heritage craftsmanship and modern artistry. Constructed from salvaged vintage rug fragments—each over-dyed and reassemb...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Folk-Art Blue & Tan Motif Patchwork Wool Rug 5'6''x7'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This distinctive patchwork rug is a compelling blend of heritage and artistry, composed of hand-knotted wool fragments from vintage rugs. Featuring a captivating palette of deep indi...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Wedding Blanket Throw with Sequins
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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 decorative effect on the alternate stripes of wool and cotton yarn.
This Berber handwoven shawls...
Category
20th Century Moroccan 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.