Folk Art Pillows and Throws
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
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Antique Ikat Panel , Uzbekistan, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Origin: Central Asia (likely Bukhara or Ferghana Valley)
Date: Mid–Late 19th Century
Technique: Abr-band (ikat) with silk warp / cotton weft
Design: Large-scale mirrored medallions &...
Category
Mid-19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
French Needlepoint with Pigeon
Located in New York, NY
An interesting French needlepoint with a colorful pigeon from the middle of the 20th century. The bottom has an interesting set of color samples too.
Category
20th Century French Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from a vintage and used textile th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Animal Motif Tibetan Large Lumbar Size Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Bolster size pillow made from a mid-19th century animal motif Tibetan rug in red blue and camel. Backed in cotton, zipper closure provided too.
Measures: 16" x 26".
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Double Sided Kilim Pillow Cover Made From an Antique Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from a vintage and used textile th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Geometric Mexican Navajo Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Mexican Indian weaving pillows are in amazing pattern & condition.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$1,495 / set
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended
Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Turkish Block Printed Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Pillow Cover Warrior and Horses, 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950s Burmese Kalaga Tapestry pillow warrior and horses.
Elaborately detailed vintage Burmese Kalaga tapestry made into a pillow cover...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Turkish Block Printed Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Navajo Eye Dazzler Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket is in black & red with a cream back round color.The backing is in a black linen.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Double Sided Kilim Pillow Cover Made From an Antique Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rooster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish mat size rug depicting a rooster on an ivory field.
Measures: 1'6" x 1'11''.
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Chicken Rooster Vintage Turkish Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century turkish rug depicting a chicken and rooster on a brown field
Measures: 2'10" x 2'10''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Early 19thc Hand Woven Red
Blue Coverlet Pillows-Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early woven coverlet pillows with fantastic blue linen backings. The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Striped Turkish Wool Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments collected during her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen
Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Kazak Embroıdery, 1970s
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Kazakhstani Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Petite Turkish Embroidery Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Yei Indian Weaving Pillows-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Navajo Indian Yei weaving pillows are if fine condition with mohair taupe colored backing.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Quilted Indian Cotton Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Kazak Embroidery
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
t does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Antique Silk and Cotton Striped Chapan from Central Asia, 1900s
Located in Istanbul, TR
An unusual Chapan with an unusual texture. It is quilted and padded.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Double Sided Kilim Pillow Cover Made From an Antique Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Berber Old Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage floor pillow seat cushion made from a Tribal Berber rug.
Square shape with nice faded earth tone colors for the top and rich warm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug Fragment Christmas Stocking
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the artistry of traditional weaving while being repurposed into a festive and
functional heirloom. Perfect for hanging by the fireplace, gif...
Category
19th Century Turkmen Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique Ikat Panel, Uzbekistan, 1920s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A 1920s striking ikat panel. cotton weft , silk warp. It is recently lined with plain cotton.
Category
Early 19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Wool Navajo Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early most unusual teal colors and a unusual Navajo pattern.The backing is in a dark grey leather.The inset is down & feather fill.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Yei Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large Yei Navajo Indian weaving pillow has a grey linen backing.
The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique Ikat Panel, Uzbekistan 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
This vibrant antique ikat panel originates from Central Asia and dates to the late 19th century. Woven in the classic adrās (ikat) technique, the textile displays a striking repeat o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Commonly known as Bogolan or Bògòlanfini, this cotton textile was hand spun, handwoven, then dyed through a technique that has been passed down in the Bamana region of Mali for centu...
Category
20th Century Malian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Navajo Wool Eye Dazzler Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian weaving Ganada pillows in a geometric pattern.Sold as a pair and both pillows have burg velvet to match each.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$1,356 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving W/ Leather Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian geometric weaving pillow with a black leather backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Wool
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Mexican Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand woven Mexican weaving is in fine as found condition.Note the fine detail work and it has a mohair backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Mexican Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mexican /American Indian weaving (serape style) with an unusual mustard wool backing.Down & feather fill.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$476 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Burmese Myanmar Hand Painted Textile
Located in New York, NY
This appears to be a Burmese hand-painted narrative textile (possibly a Jataka story cloth or Parabaik panel) — a traditional form of illustrated storytelling art from Myanmar, proba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
A Set of 2 Vintage Anatolian Rug Christmas stockings
Located in Istanbul, TR
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the artistry of traditional weaving while being repurposed into a festive and
functional heirloom. Perfect for hanging by the fireplace, gif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of one of a kind Turkish rugs depicting 2 lions on a rust field
Measuring 25" x 38" & 23'' x 37'' respectively.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mexican Serape Blanket in Bold Rainbow Stripes
Located in San Carlos, CA
Add a vibrant burst of color and heritage to your space with this vintage Mexican serape blanket. Measuring approximately 55 inches wide by 82 i...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
Indian Kalamkari Panel, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A great example of the type, displaying the high levels of the art of kalamkari.
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
A Set of 2 Vintage Anatolian Rug Christmas stockings
Located in Istanbul, TR
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the artistry of traditional weaving while being repurposed into a festive and
functional heirloom. Perfect for hanging by the fireplace, gif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
A Set of 2 Vintage Anatolian Cicim Christmas stockings
Located in Istanbul, TR
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the artistry of traditional weaving while being repurposed into a festive and
functional heirloom. Perfect for hanging by the fireplace, gif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique Embroidery from Fez Morocco, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Fez embroidery was among the most sophisticated textile arts of Morocco, practiced by women in domestic settings and highly prized as part of marriage furnishings. The geometric patt...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Antique Ikat Chapan with a Rare Roller Printed Lining, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a traditional silk warp, cotton weft ikat called 'adras'. The lining is a rare pattern as well and it is in wearable condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Antique Greek Rhodes Bed Tent Embroidery, late 18th Early 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare panel in reasonably good condition from Rhodes of Greece that was a part of a bed tent once.
Category
Early 19th Century Greek Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Antique Ikat Chapan with a Rare Roller Printed Lining, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a traditional silk warp, cotton weft ikat called 'adras'. The lining is a rare pattern as well and it is in wearable condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Navajo Indian Weaving -Two Grey Hills Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing and geometric Navajo Indian Weaving pillow is made by the Two Grey Hills Indians in is in fine condition.The insert is down & feather fill.The backing is in a high grade...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
1829 Needlepoint Pictorial Sampler of Flowers and Quote by 12-year old Girl.
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful 1820's needlepoint by 12 year-old Ellen Roberts (American, b. 1817 - ?) of New York with flower boarder and quote:
Count that day lost
whose low descending sun.
...
Category
1820s American Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Thread
Zabihi Collection Pair of Vintage Turkish Tribal Anatolian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of one of a kind Turkish tribal rugs
Measuring 27'' x 39'' & 26'' x 38''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique Embroidery from Fez Morocco, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Fez embroidery was among the most sophisticated textile arts of Morocco, practiced by women in domestic settings and highly prized as part of marriage furnishings. The geometric patt...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Professionally Framed Uzbek Silk Ikat Fragment, Early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Early 20th C. Uzbekistan.
Ready to go on a wall.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Antique Embroidery from Fez Morocco, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Fez embroidery was among the most sophisticated textile arts of Morocco, practiced by women in domestic settings and highly prized as part of marriage furnishings. The geometric patt...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Large Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from a mid 20th-century Turkish rug
Measures: 16" x 26".
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Professionally Framed Moroccan Belt Fragment, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Early 20th C.. Morocco
Ready to go on a wall.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Antique Block Printed Indigo Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th
Located in Istanbul, TR
These quilt tops are supposed to be from Tashkent of Uzbekistan and mostly used for the purpose along with as lining for a group of chapans from the area.
This is for sure is a prod...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Large Floor Size Turkish Lion Motif Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish animal motif pictorial rug
Measures: 17" x 31".
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Large Gypsy Oriental Salt Bag or Rug Embroidery Pillow
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow or seat pillow. Handmade of woolen salt bag or Oriental rug. A beautiful item to put on your leather sofa or a bench. The height incl...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk Art pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art pillows and throws 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 pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, rugs and carpets, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art pillows and throws made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, and Sunnerboskolan. 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 pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $4,672 while the average work can sell for $384.
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