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Folk Art Tapestries

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
Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia
Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia

Located in Istanbul, TR

The suzani fragment on the frame is from a 19th C. Suzani. It is hand backed on linen and streched over a strecher and finish with a wooden frame. Ready to go on any wall. The item ...

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Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Silk

Framed Vintage Equestrian Needlepoint Horse Portrait, Signed & Dated 1978
Framed Vintage Equestrian Needlepoint Horse Portrait, Signed & Dated 1978

Framed Vintage Equestrian Needlepoint Horse Portrait, Signed & Dated 1978

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This vintage equestrian needlepoint portrait (signed “78 SH”) captures the soulful expression and classic profile of a bay horse, rendered in rich warm tones with a beautifully detailed bridle. The piece is fully hand-stitched—thousands of individual wool stitches create a striking, textural surface that feels both nostalgic and graphic. Framed in its original 1970s walnut-stained wooden frame, the artwork has charming age, light patina, and the authentic character that collectors of Americana and needlepoint art adore. The backing shows age wear, consistent with its vintage nature, and the frame displays minor surface scuffs appropriate for its age. This piece is ideal for equestrian-themed interiors, traditional libraries, rustic lodge spaces, children’s rooms, mudrooms, Ralph Lauren aesthetics or anywhere that could use a warm, heritage-leaning moment. It layers beautifully with trophies, vintage horse ribbons, leather goods, and antique sporting art. Styling Ideas Hang in a gallery wall with brass-framed horse prints...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool, Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese doorway curtain called Noren, made of indigo-dyed, hand-woven hemp textile. the product of 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to Taisho era). Dyed with the technique called "Some...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen, Hemp

American Folk Art Sampler Wrought By "M.M.F." and Dated 1900
American Folk Art Sampler Wrought By "M.M.F." and Dated 1900

American Folk Art Sampler Wrought By "M.M.F." and Dated 1900

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lovely authentic and all original child's sampler, wrought by "M.M.F.", obviously the initials of a young girl who created this charming needlepoint on linen work which we now collec...

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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen

Nice art deco period Peruvian tribal tapestry
Nice art deco period Peruvian tribal tapestry

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 ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisite co...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanshi...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tapestries

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Textile, Beads

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton textile large Furoshiki wabi sabi wall decor
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton textile large Furoshiki wabi sabi wall decor

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton textile large Furoshiki wabi sabi wall decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese large cotton textile called "Furoshiki", made of indigo-dyed, hand-woven textile. the product of 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to Taisho era). Furoshiki textiles are basica...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Embroidered Needlepoint Wall Hanging, 1975
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Embroidered Needlepoint Wall Hanging, 1975

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Embroidered Needlepoint Wall Hanging, 1975

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A beautifully crafted vintage embroidered tapestry from the 1970s, showcasing exceptional needlepoint work in a harmonious palette of muted, blue, green, and details in black and whi...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Swedish Folk Art Pomegranate Embroidery Tapestry by Edna Nihlén, Sweden 1956
Swedish Folk Art Pomegranate Embroidery Tapestry by Edna Nihlén, Sweden 1956

Swedish Folk Art Pomegranate Embroidery Tapestry by Edna Nihlén, Sweden 1956

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A captivating pomegranate tapestry featuring twisted chain stitch embroidery by Edna Nihlén, crafted in Sweden in 1956. This piece showcases four segments, each displaying either fou...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Hunting Falconry Embroidered Tapestry Classical Female Portrait Wool, circa 1890
Hunting Falconry Embroidered Tapestry Classical Female Portrait Wool, circa 1890

Hunting Falconry Embroidered Tapestry Classical Female Portrait Wool, circa 1890

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hunting Falconry Embroidered Tapestry Classical Female Portrait Wool, circa 1890 A Berlin wool work picture of a medieval lady with a bird of prey. Tapestry embroidered gros-point ...

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1890s German Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Georgian Miniature Sampler, circa 1830
Georgian Miniature Sampler, circa 1830

Georgian Miniature Sampler, circa 1830

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Georgian Mini Sampler, circa 1830. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Geometric line border. Colours green, silver, blue and brown. ...

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1830s English Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton tapestry with Auspicious symbol, wall decor
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton tapestry with Auspicious symbol, wall decor

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton tapestry with Auspicious symbol, wall decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese cotton tapestry made of indigo-dyed, hand-woven textile which is similar to thin canvas fabrics. The product of 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to Taisho era) estimates from t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Cotton

Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk
Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk

Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1834 'Knowledge' Sampler by Ann Kelk. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Simple embroidered border. Colors black, crea...

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1830s English Antique Folk Art Tapestries

Vintage Swedish Woven Tapestry: Scandinavian Folk Art Wall Hanging
Vintage Swedish Woven Tapestry: Scandinavian Folk Art Wall Hanging

Vintage Swedish Woven Tapestry: Scandinavian Folk Art Wall Hanging

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Vintage SwedishVintage Swedish Handwoven Wall Hanging “Gubbatäcke” / “Rosengång” — Traditional Folk Art Textile A beautiful vintage Swedish handwoven wall hanging, known as a Gubbat...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Vintage Embroidered Picture "Beautiful Rose" in a Golden Frame
Vintage Embroidered Picture "Beautiful Rose" in a Golden Frame

Vintage Embroidered Picture "Beautiful Rose" in a Golden Frame

Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine

French Vintage Embroidered Picture "Beautiful Rose" in a Golden Frame from the Mid-Century. This lovely artwork features a stunning hand-embroidered rose motif in soft colors, set w...

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1950s French Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Metal

Scandinavian Woven Folk Art Wedding Tapestry with Flowers and Horses, 1760
Scandinavian Woven Folk Art Wedding Tapestry with Flowers and Horses, 1760

Scandinavian Woven Folk Art Wedding Tapestry with Flowers and Horses, 1760

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Scandinavian woven Folk Art wedding wall decoration tapestry, 1760 Dated 1760 and monogrammed OHW/HPS. The tapestry is decorated mostly in red and yellow colors, with flowers and...

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18th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Folk Art Early 19thC American Sampler Wrought By "Ruthanna Stoke" Dated 1836
Folk Art Early 19thC American Sampler Wrought By "Ruthanna Stoke" Dated 1836

Folk Art Early 19thC American Sampler Wrought By "Ruthanna Stoke" Dated 1836

Located in Incline Village, NV

All original and authentic folk art American hand stitched early 19th century needlepoint sampler, wrought by "Ruthanna Stoke"; the namesake; in dark blue stitchery at the bottom cen...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Tapestry

American framed needle work sampler by Seraphina Learned, 1800's
American framed needle work sampler by Seraphina Learned, 1800's

American framed needle work sampler by Seraphina Learned, 1800's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American sampler of silk floss on linen with a modest zig-zag border framing an uppercase letter alphabet, followed by a cursive alphabet, a lower case alphabet, and the numerals one...

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Early 18th Century American Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen, Silk

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Crafted Röllakan Tapestry, Sweden 19th Century
Swedish Folk Art Hand-Crafted Röllakan Tapestry, Sweden 19th Century

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Crafted Röllakan Tapestry, Sweden 19th Century

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This exquisite Rölakan tapestry hails from the Skåne region of Sweden, dating back to the 1800s. It features stylized plant motifs in hues of white, ochre, black, burgundy, green, an...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Child's Sampler, American Dated "1887"
Child's Sampler, American Dated "1887"

Child's Sampler, American Dated "1887"

Located in Incline Village, NV

Charming child's diminutive needlepoint on linen, American sampler, measuring 10" x 10"; incorporating the proverbial 26 letters of the alphabet and t...

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1880s American Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen

1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry 3x5 Fine 3'3" x 4'10" 99cm x 148cm
1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry 3x5 Fine 3'3" x 4'10" 99cm x 148cm

1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry 3x5 Fine 3'3" x 4'10" 99cm x 148cm

Located in New York, NY

Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry Scenic Design Wool "Beautiful English antique needlepoint tapestry with an exotic, scenic design . Creating dimension in any room!"-ARC PRODUCT...

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1920s English Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Uzbekistan  Susani, Suitable as Bedspread or Table Cover
Uzbekistan  Susani, Suitable as Bedspread or Table Cover

Uzbekistan Susani, Suitable as Bedspread or Table Cover

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Unusual color for this vintage Uzbekistan Suzani, suitable as bedspread, wall decoration or table cover. There are little stains, but the price I'm asking is less than its cost ...

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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Tapestries

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Cotton, Silk

Early 20th Century Japanese Embroidered Military Souvenir
Early 20th Century Japanese Embroidered Military Souvenir

Early 20th Century Japanese Embroidered Military Souvenir

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Beautiful and extraordinarily rare 5400early 20th Century hand embroidered panel, commissioned to a Japanese artisan for a European sailor to document his travels in the navy. The pa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Tapestries

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Silk, Glass, Walnut

Vintage Masana Story Tapestry Hand Made Signed and Numbered Lebowa South Africa
Vintage Masana Story Tapestry Hand Made Signed and Numbered Lebowa South Africa

Vintage Masana Story Tapestry Hand Made Signed and Numbered Lebowa South Africa

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Masana Story tapestry, a handmade, signed, and numbered piece from Lebowa, South Africa. Measuring 90 x 128 cm, this tapestry is a stunning example of African folk art and...

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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Shirred Rug, c.1850
Shirred Rug, c.1850

Shirred Rug, c.1850

Located in Savannah, GA

A floral shirred rug, New England, circa 1850. Professionally mounted on stretched canvas frame. 67 by 32 inches

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1850s American Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool, Wood

Handmade Indigenous Wool Rug from Northern Argentina, Framed Professionally
Handmade Indigenous Wool Rug from Northern Argentina, Framed Professionally

Handmade Indigenous Wool Rug from Northern Argentina, Framed Professionally

Located in North Miami, FL

This shadow box all acrylic framed handwoven wool rug with rich and vibrant colors. This is a Signed piece by H. Ocampos, renowned for his technique and mastery of indigenous scenes ...

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1960s Argentine Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool, Acrylic

Vintage Raffia Macrame Owl Wall Art
Vintage Raffia Macrame Owl Wall Art

Vintage Raffia Macrame Owl Wall Art

Located in North Miami, FL

This 1960s vintage raffia woven wall art with natural driftwood. This is a wonderfully organic art form. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MI...

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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Raffia, Driftwood

Colorful Hand Embroidered Textile Wood and Glass Tray with Lizard Motif
Colorful Hand Embroidered Textile Wood and Glass Tray with Lizard Motif

Colorful Hand Embroidered Textile Wood and Glass Tray with Lizard Motif

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful wooden serving tray featuring a hand-embroidered quilted lizard motif textile under glass. This colorful serving tray will be fantastic either hung on a wall or used to s...

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20th Century Panamanian Folk Art Tapestries

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Fabric, Glass, Wood

Silk Embroidered Portrait, Elderly Woman, Indochina / Vietnam, Mid-20th Century
Silk Embroidered Portrait, Elderly Woman, Indochina / Vietnam, Mid-20th Century

Silk Embroidered Portrait, Elderly Woman, Indochina / Vietnam, Mid-20th Century

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Silk Embroidered Portrait, Elderly Woman, Indochina / Vietnam, Mid-20th Century Features: Technique: Silk embroidery Subject: Portrait of an elderly woman Origin: Indochina (Vietnam)...

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Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Folk Art Tapestries

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Fabric, Tapestry, Cotton, Silk, Glass, Wood

Antique Tapas on Natural  fiber fabric brown vegetal motifs
Antique Tapas on Natural  fiber fabric brown vegetal motifs

Antique Tapas on Natural fiber fabric brown vegetal motifs

Located in Miami, FL

Organic painting on natural fiber fabric Oceania original Tapas As is

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Late 20th Century New Zealand Folk Art Tapestries

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Natural Fiber

Antique Bessarabian Tapestry
Antique Bessarabian Tapestry

Antique Bessarabian Tapestry

Located in Los Angeles, US

This exceptional antique Bessarabian tapestry, woven circa 1900, exemplifies the rich pictorial and decorative traditions of Eastern European folk textiles. At the center is a finely...

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Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Floral Woolwork with A Child And Dog. English, C.1850
Antique Floral Woolwork with A Child And Dog. English, C.1850

Antique Floral Woolwork with A Child And Dog. English, C.1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely woolwork of a child with a dog Good condition. Bright colours, no fading Original faux bois painted frame Free UK shipping

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1850s Welsh Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden
Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden

Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A striking large vintage Swedish textile wall decoration featuring a traditional Jämtland pattern, executed in richly colored wool. This large-scale piece is double-sided, allowing i...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry
Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry

Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful mid century Malian Bogolan tapestry with a nice tribal and artisanal design, from a scene of the village. Entirely hand painted on a hand woven cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Expe...

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Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art Tapestries

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Cotton

Vintage American Sampler Dated "1929" Made by "MCB"
Vintage American Sampler Dated "1929" Made by "MCB"

Vintage American Sampler Dated "1929" Made by "MCB"

Located in Incline Village, NV

Simply a beautiful and well made "American Sampler On Linen" with initials "MCB" bordered in blue; in excellent and all original condition. A stitched green framed border; features ...

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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen

Traditional Scandinavian wall decoration, known as a Laplandic Rana, Sweden
Traditional Scandinavian wall decoration, known as a Laplandic Rana, Sweden

Traditional Scandinavian wall decoration, known as a Laplandic Rana, Sweden

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Vintage Swedish Handwoven WallVintage Swedish Wool Wall Hanging “Rana” — Rosengång Pattern by Lucia Hammarqvist, 1970s A beautiful vintage Swedish wall hanging, traditionally known ...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

1910 Scenic Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x3'2" Americana Bird Carpet
1910 Scenic Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x3'2" Americana Bird Carpet

1910 Scenic Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x3'2" Americana Bird Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 2'3" x 3'2". Multicolor Jewel Tones Antique 1930s Hooked Wool Floral American Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece exemplifies the uniqu...

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1910s American Vintage Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Embroidered Tapestry Portrait Wool Little Red Riding Hood circa 1890
Embroidered Tapestry Portrait Wool Little Red Riding Hood circa 1890

Embroidered Tapestry Portrait Wool Little Red Riding Hood circa 1890

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Embroidered Tapestry Portrait Wool Little Red Riding Hood circa 1890 Tapestry embroidered gros-point wool picture of a depiction of Little Red Riding Hood.

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1890s German Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Korhogo Handwoven Mud Cloth Textile Ivory Coast Africa Folk Art
Vintage Korhogo Handwoven Mud Cloth Textile Ivory Coast Africa Folk Art

Vintage Korhogo Handwoven Mud Cloth Textile Ivory Coast Africa Folk Art

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Korhogo handspun, handwoven and hand-painted cotton mud cloth by the women of the Korhoga Village who spin the cotton, while the men weave and sew the cloth...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Folk Art Tapestries

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Korhogo Cloth

Zabihi Collection Antique French Tapestry
Zabihi Collection Antique French Tapestry

Zabihi Collection Antique French Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Authentic 18th-century tapestry 5'4'' x 6'9''.

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18th Century French Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Large 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Fabric Wall Hanging
Large 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Fabric Wall Hanging

Large 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Fabric Wall Hanging

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large 19th Century Folk Art fabric wall hanging from Dalarna, Sweden. Depicting urns with flowers and fabulous colours. Originally would have been used to line a wall in a Swedish ho...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Canvas

American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"

American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"

Located in Incline Village, NV

Charming American Sampler by "Clara R. Nolan"; well made, bright and colorful, with an intricate needlepoint floral rose petal border in colors of red...

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1880s Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen

Wool Tapestry “Tendresse” by Louis Toffoli, Robert Four Edition, 20th Century
Wool Tapestry “Tendresse” by Louis Toffoli, Robert Four Edition, 20th Century

Wool Tapestry “Tendresse” by Louis Toffoli, Robert Four Edition, 20th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Wool Tapestry “Tendresse” by Louis Toffoli, Robert Four Edition, 20th Century This wool tapestry is numbered **362 of 580**, as indicated on the certificate of authenticity. It w...

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20th Century French Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Framed Hmong Appliqué Textile Fragment
Framed Hmong Appliqué Textile Fragment

Framed Hmong Appliqué Textile Fragment

Located in Chicago, IL

Dating to the mid-20th century, this colorful Hmong textile is a classic example of the appliqué technique used for the traditional cloth known as paj n...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Tapestries

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Fabric

Framed Blue Hand Stitched Embroidered Swan Wall Hanging
Framed Blue Hand Stitched Embroidered Swan Wall Hanging

Framed Blue Hand Stitched Embroidered Swan Wall Hanging

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful framed needlepoint of swans. This square folk art stitching is lovingly hand-embroidered with a dominant color of blue. Two white swans swim i...

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20th Century American Folk Art Tapestries

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Metal

Embroidered Marriage Cushion/ Sweden, 1810
Embroidered Marriage Cushion/ Sweden, 1810

Embroidered Marriage Cushion/ Sweden, 1810

Located in London, GB

Description: An embroidered marriage cushion made in Sweden during the early 19th century. Dated to 1810 and saturated with dense floral embroidery, this rectangular cushion may ha...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanship, d...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tapestries

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Textile, Beads

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Geometric Red and Blue Tapestry 4' 3" x 6' 2"
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Geometric Red and Blue Tapestry 4' 3" x 6' 2"

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Geometric Red and Blue Tapestry 4' 3" x 6' 2"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Geometric Red and Blue Folk Art Tapestry, Circa Date: 1800–1830, Origin: Scandinavia

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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Georgian Woolwork Picture of Child Playing with Cat
Georgian Woolwork Picture of Child Playing with Cat

Georgian Woolwork Picture of Child Playing with Cat

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Woolwork picture of a child playing with a cat. Worked in wool and silk on linen and silk ground, in a variety of stitches. Pictorial scene ...

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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool

Embroidered Miao Baby Carrier Textile
Embroidered Miao Baby Carrier Textile

Embroidered Miao Baby Carrier Textile

Located in Chicago, IL

The connection between love and embroidery is nowhere stronger than among the minority peoples of China. Hand-stitched by a mother herself or gifted by the women in her family, the t...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Tapestries

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Silk, Cotton

Large Mid-Century Folk Art Norman Knight Wool Wall Hanging or Tapestry
Large Mid-Century Folk Art Norman Knight Wool Wall Hanging or Tapestry

Large Mid-Century Folk Art Norman Knight Wool Wall Hanging or Tapestry

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Exceptionally distinctive and fun vintage folk art wool wall hanging, exuding a captivating "Kilim" style portraying a knight from Normandy, France. Skillfully hand-woven, dating bac...

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool, Fruitwood

Turkoman Patchwork Textile Tapestry, Light Colors, 120x180 cm
Turkoman Patchwork Textile Tapestry, Light Colors, 120x180 cm

Turkoman Patchwork Textile Tapestry, Light Colors, 120x180 cm

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Nice Turkoman patchwork textile with light colors, suitable for tapestry, headboard, armchair upholstery. They are all embroideries applied on a rein...

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1990s Turkmen Folk Art Tapestries

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Cotton

Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire
Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire

Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire

By Kuba

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

B/1676. Old African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament.

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tapestries

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Cotton, Raffia

Folk Art tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art tapestries for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art tapestries made in a specific country, there are North America, Canada, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tapestries, popular names associated with this style include Desso, Kuba People, and Pinton. 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 tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $995.