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
4 Brooks Brothers Folk Art Style Pillows
Located in Boca Raton, FL
4 pcs Brooks Brothers cotton folk art style pillows.
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$280 / set
Antique Ikat Chapan, Kokand Khanate, Tajikstan 1880s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare ikat chapan , padded for winter time from Tajikistan.
Category
19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$2,750 / item
Antique Silk and Cotton Ikat Chapan, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ikat Chapan dating back to late 19th C. Uzbekistan, displays a refined art of the period.
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Silk velvet Chapan, Uzbekistan , 1900s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rarer chapan with a late 19th C. Ikat lining.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Antique Silk Velvet Chapan, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rarer example with a rarer Russian roller printed cotton lining.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Antique Slk Velvet Chapan, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rarer example to early 20th C. Chapans with a rare Russian roller printed lining.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving large bolster pillows with red linen backing.
Down & feather fill. Sold as a pair .
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Armenian Marash Embroidery, Turkey Late 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Probably the most prominent and iconic Armenian embroideries comes from Marash, a city in Turkey.
Overall condition is pretty good for its age.
Ple...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving pillows with black linen backing.The inserts are down & feather fill. Sold as a pair.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Suede, Wool
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Hungarian Matyo Embroidery, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
a tradidional large embroidery from Hungary in good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Striped Navajo Weaving Pillows-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Indian weaving pillows.The backings are in mohair and down & feather fill.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$620 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tibetan Horse Cover Textile Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Tibetan horse cover textile rug in blue and yellow,
circa 1900, measures: 2'1" x 4'9".
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Hungarian Embroidery
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Hungarian Embroidery
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Uzbek Velvet Suzani Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Linen in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Silk and Cotton Ikat Chapan, Uzbekistan, 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 Uzbek Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Block Printed Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
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
Petite French 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, Silk
Large Blue Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Karadja Heriz rug.
Measures: 16" x 32".
Category
20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Hand Quilted Jacket, Ottoman Turkey, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Here is an unusually large example to these intensive hand quilted satin silk jackets from Ottoman Empire times.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Vintage Hooked Floral Tapestry on Velvet - Hand Made - Canada - Circa 1950
s
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage folk art hooked floral tapestry on cotton velvet - hand made - featuring colorful tulips - Canada - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage condition - light soiling - minor tears/l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with linen backing.The insert is down & feather fill.This is a Indian weaving - saddle blanket weaving.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of geometric wool Navajo Indian weaving pillows are in a soft wool and have mohair backings.Sold as a pair.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Striped Navajo Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of grey & red Navajo Indian weaving pillows that looks similar to a third phase weaving.The backing is a grey cotton linen.Sold as a pair only.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$780 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Armenian Marash Embroidery, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Probably the most prominent and iconic Armenian embroideries comes from Marash, a city in Turkey.
Overall condition is pretty good for its age.
Ple...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving Striped Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Navajo Indian Weaving bolster pillow with suede leather backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Wool
Uzbek Velvet Suzani Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Linen in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Uzbek Velvet Suzani Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Linen in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Uzbek Velvet Suzani Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Linen in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Uzbek Velvet Suzani Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Linen in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pictorial Egyptian Textile
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Egypian Textile Embroidery with a pictorial design
Measures: 1'10'' x 7'10''.
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Antique Armenian Marash Embroidery, late 19th Century Turkey
Located in Istanbul, TR
Probably the most prominent and iconic Armenian embroideries comes from Marash, a city in Turkey.
Overall condition is pretty good for its age.
Ple...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving Wool pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian weaving pillows from a saddle blanket.The backing is in a soft red suede / leather.Sold as a pair & down & feather fill.
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$940 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket eye dazzler pillows are in fine condition.Sold as a pair with down
feather fill.The backings are in a orange cotton linen.
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$1,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Decor Hand Woven, Set of Two
Located in Bochum, NRW
Own a piece of bold simplicity and warm texture of Scandinavian design with this vintage Swedish folk art table runner or wall tapestry, circa 1970.
It offers a distinct personality...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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
Cotton, Silk
Pillowcase Made From an Antique Ottoman Sarma Panel
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 Turkish Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
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 20th Century Tajikistani Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
48 Star Flag Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fun patriotic flag pillows are in wool and made from a 48 star flag.Sold as a pair and down & feather fill.Perfect for your folk art collection or fourth of July picnic. Sold a...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
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
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
t 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
Pillow Cover Made from an E 20th C. Rabat Embroidery, Morocco
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from an early 20th C. Rabat Embroidery.
It does not come with an insert .
Cotton in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is r...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Folk Art Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian pillow.
1'3'' x 1'3''
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
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 20th Century Tajikistani Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian Soumac rug .
1'3'' x 1'7''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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
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
Pillow Case Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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 20th Century Tajikistani Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Pillowcase made from an Early 20th Century Indian Phulkari Wedding Shawl
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase made from a Mid 20th C. English Crewel work embroidery
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 English Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from an E 20th C. Rabat Embroidery, Morocco
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from an early 20th C. Rabat Embroidery.
It does not come with an insert .
Cotton in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is r...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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
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
Cotton, Silk
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
Cotton, Silk
Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Square Size Pillow made from a mid-20th-century Turkish rug
Measures: 16" x 17"
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pillowcase made from an Early 20th Century Indian Phulkari Wedding Shawl
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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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