Pennsylvania Folk Art
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts
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20th Century American Rugs
Vintage 1930s American Quilts
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Wool
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Antique 19th Century American Country Quilts
Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Wool
Vintage 1940s American Rugs
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Antique 19th Century Painted Furniture
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country More Folk Art
Willow
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Primitives
Antique 1830s American Country Primitives
Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Wool
Antique 19th Century American Primitives
Pine
Vintage 1930s American Quilts
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rugs
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Quilts
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Early 20th Century American Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitives
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Rugs
Antique 19th Century American Primitives
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Quilts
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Antique 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture
Paint
20th Century American Paintings
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century American Country Quilts
Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Game Boards
Wood
Antique 19th Century Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Game Boards
Wood
20th Century American Paintings
Masonite
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 19th Century American Carnival Art
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Painted Furniture
Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Bentwood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Paper
Antique 1840s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets
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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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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 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.
- 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.
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