Folk Art Textiles
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 an Antique Crewel Embroidery, England
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
19th Century English Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Crewel Embroidery, England
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
19th Century English Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Antique Matyo Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Hungary
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Hemp in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Silk
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Navajo Indian weaving pillow is a Chinlie Indian weaving with a mustard mohair backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage Log Cabin Stitched Geometric Floral Quilt Blanket Bedspread 87"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand stitched quilt, blanket, comforter, bedspread featuring the traditional Log Cabin geometric design with squares, crosses and floral motifs. Full to queen size.
The Log ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$238 Sale Price
30% 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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Pennsylvania Tulips Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Pennsylvania applique quilt from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania in fine condition.This amazing applique quilt comes from a very special folk art & quilt collection. The double tulips applique is quite unique and found in Pennsylvania folk art...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase Made from a Antique European Cross Stitched and Bead work Embroıdery
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
$956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Amish Postage Stamp Chain Doll Quilt
By Amish Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish doll quilt from Holmes County ,Ohio in a mini postage stamp chain pattern.Fine quilting and piecing. These original doll quilts are quite rare and very hard to find.This came f...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Throw Decorative Needlepoint Chihuahua Dogs Design Pillow
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Throw Decorative Needlepoint pillow with Chihuahua Dogs playing on a Mexican sombrero hat.
Vintage Charming dog pillow featuring portrait of 2 Chihuahua dogs.
Hand-crafted in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Antique Rug Fragment Christmas Stocking
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 Caucasian Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Pair of Jigsaw Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing streak of lighting pattern Navajo Indian weaving pillows in most unusual colors & pattern. Sold as a matching pair.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Uzbek Velvet Ikat Fragment , Late 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Uzbek Velvet Ikat (Bakhmal)
Origin: Uzbekistan, likely Margilan or Bukhara
Date: Late 19th –
Technique: Warp ikat (abrbandi) with supplementary silk pile (bakhmal)
Materials: Silk...
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Silk
Vintage Indonesian Ikat, Indonesia, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A good example , in good condition with great colors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from cotton fabric to accommodate insert m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Crewel Embroidery, England
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
19th Century English Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
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-19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mola Textile Pillowcase, Panama
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Hemp in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Panamanian Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving W/ Feathers Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These folky Navajo Indian weaving's are in fine condition and have down & feather inserts.Sold as a pair only.The backings are in soft taupe suede / leather.Amazing !!!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Turkish Hand Block Printed Quilt, yorgan, Turkey, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Anatolian block printed quilts are traditional textiles originating from Anatolia, a region located in present-day Turkey. They are made by hand an...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Postage Stamp Chain Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20thc blue postage stamp chain quilt is in great condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Crazy Quilt, Dated, 1909-1910
Located in Istanbul, TR
It has wool, silk velvet and cotton patches, lined with a printed paisley design fabric probably from Manchester.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Amish Quilt ( 3
7
x 3
9
- 109 x 114 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 3' 7'' x 3' 9'' - 109 x 114 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Crewel Embroidery, England
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
19th Century English Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Amish All Wool Lancaster Co. Pa Diamond in A Square Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing rare Amish all wool Lancaster County,Pennsylvania Diamond in a square quilt comes from a thirty year old private quilt collection.The condition is very mint with no moth...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Hanging, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A captivating blend of artistry and heritage in this mid-century Swedish folk design hand woven Textile.
Its lush green base, adorned with symmetrical yellow floral motifs and delic...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Large Navajo Weaving Geometric Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow in red,white & blue colors.The backing is in a vintage blue denim.Insert is down & feather fill.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Early 20Thc Blue
White Postage Stamp Quilt Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue and White Postage stamp Irish chain quilt with blue calico fabric.
White binding with blue calico border.
Mint condition. Found in Pennsylvania .
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
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-19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Floor Size Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large floor Size Pillow made from a mid-20th-century Turkish rug
Measures: 16" x 26"
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Mexican Indian Weaving Black Bear Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large black bear Mexican Indian weaving bolster pillow.The backing is in black suede leather.The insert is down
feather fill.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Textiles
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning recomme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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
Anatol...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
1930s Red, White and Blue Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s red, white and blue doll quilt in mint condition and wonderful geometries.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$379 Sale Price
77% Off
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Silk
Antique Tapis Sarong, Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Istanbul, TR
This piece is heavily embroidered with gold metallic thread. It is more dense on the piece in comparison to other examples.
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Metallic Thread
Rolakan Pillow by Selma Giöbel, Swedish Folk Art Textile, circa 1900
By Annie Frykholm, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare gem from the heart of early Scandinavian design, this handwoven Rolakan cushion crafted using the double interlocked tapestry technique is a stunning example of Swedish folk a...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Extra Large Multi Color Granny Square Crocheted Blanket
Located in Cordova, SC
This is the largest blanket in this style and medium that I’ve personally ever seen. It measures roughly 107.5 inches wide. Not only is it big enough to fit on the typical king size ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Central Asian Embroidery 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 Textiles
Materials
Linen
Antique Hand Stitched Rose of Sharon Quilt Bedspread Pink Green
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand stitched quilt or bedspread with pink and green border and a Rose of Sharon type floral motif. Measures: 74 x 78.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$245 Sale Price
38% Off
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
$620 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pillowcase 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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning recomme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Antique Uzbek Velvet Ikat Fragment , Late 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Uzbek Velvet Ikat (Bakhmal)
Origin: Uzbekistan, likely Margilan or Bukhara
Date: Late 19th –
Technique: Warp ikat (abrbandi) with supplementary silk pile (bakhmal)
Materials: Silk...
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning recomme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Metallic Thread
Antique Wool Amish Diamond in A Square Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Wool Lancaster County,Pennsylvania diamond in a square quilt in very good condition.Center diamond is in a slate grey.Borders are in a purple with green corner blocks.The cente...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
$4,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows Woven Stripes and Minimalist Contrast
Located in Bochum, NRW
Celebrate the bold simplicity and warm texture of Scandinavian design with this vintage pair of Swedish folk art pillows, circa 1950.
Each pillow offers a distinct personality: one ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Wool
Folk Art textiles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Folk Art textiles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, silk and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art textiles made in a specific country, there are Asia, Europe, and Hungary pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original textiles, popular names associated with this style include and Rajhastani. 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 textiles 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 $7,600 while the average work can sell for $425.
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