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Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden shovel that was used in old farmers in Japan.
It is made of chestnut wood and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa More Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Wabi Sabi Bamboo and Wicker Fruit Basket/Folk Art
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1855 Japanese Wabi Sabi handmade bamboo and wicker fruit basked with dark wicker woven bottom.
Two
Category
Vintage 1940s More Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool.
Cedar is used.
The beautiful wood
Category
20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
the coins, exemplifies the ultimate in Japanese ingenuity.
A video attached to the listing displays
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Antique signs, Abstract Art, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
work that is unique to Japan.
This culture has fallen into disuse over time, and very few remain today
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.' Traditional stacked
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Metal
"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964
Located in Incline Village, NV
1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side panel). The company
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during the Meiji period in Japan, which covered the
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Ebony
Japanese Aging Toy Soccer Ball/ Object / 1970-1990s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old toy soccer ball.
Over the years, the outer material has peeled off, exposing the inner material. The appearance, which has changed naturally over time, has a beauty th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Other
Old Japanese Anonymous Handicraft Mechanical Wooden Toy Flying Bird with wheel
Located in Chiba, JP
Old Japanese mechanical toy as amateur wooden handicraft from Showa period, 20th century. When
Category
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Japanese Antique wood slab display stand wabi sabi decor art piece Dai
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Antique wooden display stand, "Dai" in Japanese, made from thick, single solid wood slab
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)
Western inspired Japanese batik (wasarasa) designs
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket
Zanshi-ori cloth is woven from leftover cotton and silk
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu)
Nabeshima dantsu (carpets) are some of the earliest
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Japanese Embroidered Apron (Mae-Kake)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
an indication of the embroidery skills of the woman who made this apron. A fine piece of folk art
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Silk Handbag Shibori Technique 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a hand bag which was made in Japan around 1990s.
This bag's material is Silk and it is made
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Toys
Materials
Metal
"Butterfly Geisha" Art Deco Ceramic Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Art Deco ceramic mask, titled "Butterfly Geisha," depicts the serene face of a woman, framed
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Masks
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban
Han-juban are worn under kimono. This example, without
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique piece of Japanese pottery.
It is a valuable item that is thought to have been
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
1970s in Showa era.
DImensions.
10 x 6.5 x H12.5 cm
The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
$278 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover
This eye-dazzling hand-spun cotton, indigo-dyed 4-panel
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Badge of Buddhist Shinshu-OtaniHa 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a pin badge of a person who was with Shinshu-Otani ha.
It was made in Japan around 1990s
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$258 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Fish 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an object of a person from Hokkaido prefecture in Japan.
They are called Ainu.
This object
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an object of a person from Hokkaido prefecture in Japan.
They are called Ainu.
This object
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Wood
A Kendo Mask
Bust Protection Japan 1930s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Kendo mask and bust protection.
Japan 1930s.
Very good patina.
In original good condition
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Masks
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rope, Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask
Located in London, GB
19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask
A Japanese Meiji period Iki mask dated from the late 19th
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Victorian Masks
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Japanese Two Wooden Kabuki Dolls Renjishi 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
They are two Kabuki (Japanese theater) dolls made with woods and silk.
The woods are for body parts
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Silk, Wood
$277 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era.
This is made with a paper and
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Silk Haori Jacket Shibori Red 2000s Heisei
Located in Paris, FR
This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan.
It was made in Heisei era around 2000s.
The haori
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Silk
$306 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Kimono
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Kimono
This deeply saturated indigo-dyed kimono is made
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Jacket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Jacket
This early 20th C farmer’s jacket from the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Vest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Vest
This late 19th C recycled farmer’s vest from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Leaves Design 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era.
This is made with a paper and
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
This early 20th century indigo-dyed futon
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
motorcyclist on his bike.
Small toy made in tin in Japan in 1960s.
Good conditions.
This object is
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Toys
Materials
Metal
Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character
Located in Fukuoka, JP
theater in Japan. This particular mask represents the character of Furyu, a male evil spirit. Crafted with
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover
An exceptional example of tsutsugaki
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Japanese Traditional Girl Doll in a Box 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Traditional doll which was made in 1970 in Showa era.
This doll is in a box
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Glass, Wood
Japanese Daruma Doll HIMEDARUMA Yuhime-ningyo Ehime 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which is called Yuhime-Ningyo.
These dolls are made in Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture.
The kimono which the doll is wearing is made with silk.
We say that these dolls ar...
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Toys
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Plastic
$191 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Kurume Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Kurume Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Kurume double-ikat weaving was
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Wall Mirror, Sori Yanagi for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s, Wabi Sabi
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
mirror embodies the refined aesthetic of Japanese modern design. Perfect for entryways, bedrooms, or
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban With Fan Motif
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban With Fan Motif
Han-juban are short, waist length garments
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Large Mashiko Cup Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Mashiko Cup studio pottery with stylized designs in the brown glazed body in the manner
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tea Cups, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Old - set of 5 Japanese Teacups with hand-painted paintings, signed at the bottoms.
Original box
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
$325 / set
Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Tea Cups
Located in Norton, MA
Old - Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Teacups with light blue glazing.
Original box included with the
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery
$295 / set
Japanese Antique Tengu
s Face / Objet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is the old Tengu surface that was used in the Kyushu region of Japan.
It is thought to be
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Masks
Materials
Wood
Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowls-Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Japanese mid-century studio pottery bowls-signed
In good original new condition and just
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Complete Set of Fifteen Japanese Hinaningyo Dolls In Excellent Condition
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A complete set of fifteen vintage Japanese hina ningyo. These ornamental dolls are displayed for
Category
20th Century Japanese Toys
Materials
Wood, Feathers, Textile
Japanese Signed Showa Carved Wood Kyogen Noh Theater Raccoon Dog Tanuki Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/mask/artifacts collection or make for an eye-catching stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Meiji
Beautiful and elegant example of
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Ornaments
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a wooden figurine from the Taisho period.
"Daikokuten" is a traditional Japanese guardian
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Toys
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Tin Litho Friction Police Highway Patrol Helicopter, C1960, Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous friction helicopter from Japan C 1960. Toy works great, push copter and the blades start
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Tin
Late 19th Japanese Antique Wabi sabi wood display stand, hardwood vase stand
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Antique wooden cube-like shape display stand, "Dai" in Japanese, made from thick, single
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Organic Modern Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
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- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.