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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
Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Late 19th Century Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century square Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. 10832 size 9' x 10' 3" (274 x 312 cm)
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Angora

1940 s Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77768 Vintage Southwestern style Kilim Yeibichai Rug, 02'11 x 04'04. Yeibichai Southwestern style Kilims are a distinctive type of Southwestern style weaving that depict figures from...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Ivory Orange Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in ivory and orange Details rug no. j3814 size 3' x 5' 1" (91 x 155 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan rug from the mid-20th century. A very folksy rendition of the traditional Persian Sarouk pattern in a more contempory...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial depiction of a lion. Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9" P...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Afghan Tantra rug with a pictorial depiction of a flayed man handmade during the 21st century. Original versions were employed by Vajrayana Budd...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Light Blue Animal Persian Qum Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of small animals floating in field and border. Measures: 7'4" x 11'1".
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial hunting ground room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 7".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Persian Gabbeh with an apricot colored lion on an ivory colored ground Details rug no. j4470 size 3' 3" x 4' 6" (99 x 137 cm)
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Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif Gabbeh rug from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 4'1'' x 6'
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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Azari Animal Scenic Rug
Located in New York, NY
a Turkish Azari Pictorial room size Rug from the late 20th century Details rug no. j3951 size 8' 6" x 10' 6" (259 x 320 cm)  
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Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Adam and Eve at the Tree of Knowledge Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 19th Century Persian Pictorial Small Carpet 1'4'' x 2'5'' On the left and right dark blue borders, the script is Persian (Farsi) in Nastaliq style. It’s a bit stylized and partly...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 20th Century Turkish Slithering Snake Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Turkish Rug depicting 2 slithering snakes on an ivory field Details rug no. r5744 size 4' 3" x 6' (130 x 183 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with the classic pictorial hunting scene design. Measures: 4' 5" x 5' 3" Persian Rugs Carpets:...
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Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 2" x 3' 1"
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Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American rag rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8" North American rugs carpets: North American has never developed a unified handmade rug tradition, but rather it is the unassimilated confluence of several. From Mexico comes the Saltillo serape wearing blanket, and this stimulates the Navajo and Rio Grande (Colorado) weavers, first as blankets, then as rugs. The thrifty habits of rural America gave rise to the New England (and Western Canadian) hooked rug types, while the farmers of the Midwest recycled their disused garments into braided and rag rugs. The closest to a real ongoing tradition are the Southwestern (New Mexican) Navajo rugs. By the 1860s the native tribes were weaving wearing blankets with wool from the Spanish churro sheep. These were in stripe design, with combinations of undyed wool with cochineal reds and indigo blues. The multi-phase “Chief’s Blankets” from the 1870s-80s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870s with a bright red hitherto unobtainable. The weavers loved it and blankets appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not only for Western-themed decors, but for East Coast apartments, only they needed to be thicker and more rug like to be truly accepted. The traders brought Caucasian and Turkish village rugs to copy, borders were introduced and central medallions devised. The weavers continued to create on vertical looms, with a shared warp (dovetailing) weft structure to avoid slits. The warps were cotton string. Sizes were generally scatters, but occasionally a special order came in, hence antique room size Navajos are very rare and very pricey. Distinct village/pueblo styles developed. Among the best are: Two Grey Hills (considered the tightest, closest of all Navajo weaving), Crystal Springs, and Ganado. Certain new patterns such as the “Storm pattern” with jagged lightning bolts emanating from a dark cloud developed. The Yei rug with dancing Kachina doll figures became popular. The palette has been expanded beyond the classic grey, tan, dark brown, and cream natural wool combination to again include reds, blues, and greens. Navajo pictorials include American flags, trains, and automobiles, domestic and local scenes and scenery. Individual artist weavers now command gallery shows and correspondingly elevated prices. There are several levels of Navajo work, and antique and vintage scatters with simple flat designs, medium weaves, and tritonal palettes, and in good floor worthy condition are still available reasonably. The Native American weaving tradition extends into Colorado with two-piece scatters with sharp sawtooth medallions and striped end borders, with wool tapestry weave on cotton warps. These descend from the Saltillo blankets...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Yarn, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Reindeer Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th-century Turkish Anatolian Pictorial rug with 8 jolly full Reindeers. Measures: 2'5'' x 3'7''.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare early 20th-century pictorial animal Bakshaish rug with various sheep and pigeons floating around a red field Measures: 9'9'' x 14' The best Bakshaish carpets offer a uniqu...
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Traditional Turkmen Rug, Rust Wool Carpet, Hand-knotted Antique Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant handwoven Turkmen antique Rug is woven in the 1880s with sophistication. It features a highly-decorative central design that has been wove...
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1880s Turkmen Antique Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection 21st Century Angora Wool Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 21st-century angora wool Vintage Inspired Oushak Rug Details rug no. 9523 size 9' 8" x 13' 8" (295 x 417 cm)
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Angora

Chinese Peking Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Chinese rug with an animal motif on a navy field Measures: 4'4'' x 6'10''.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Light Blue Animal Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of animals floating in field and border. majority of the animals look like sea horses and...
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Angora Wool Antique Oushak Small Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century angora wool small Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4603 size 2'1'' x 3'1"
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Angora

Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Malian Bogolan tapestry with a nice tribal and artisanal design, from a scene of the village. Entirely hand painted on a hand woven cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Expe...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art More Carpets

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Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Animal Bird Greek 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
a rare mid 20th century excellent condition Greek Carpet The overall ascending pattern of animals and birds amongst cloud bands is on a dark chocolate field. 9'8'' x 12'3''
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20th Century Greek Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77780 Antique Southwestern style Kilim Eye Dazzler Rug, 01'06 x 02'00. This handwoven wool antique Eye Dazzler Southwestern style Kilim is a mesmerizing showcase of traditional South...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century, Handmade Persian Senneh Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Senneh Kilim flatweave accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 11" x 6' 1".
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Tribal Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh tribal accent rug handmade during the late 20th century with a pictorial design of a lion among other animals. Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 5".
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Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Brown Afghan Vintage Inspired African Tuareg Rug
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary all wool Afghan room-size carpet handmade during the 21st century. African Tuareg carpets inspire the field pattern. 8'6'' x 10'3''
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Garden Rabbit Hooked Rug with French Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77854 vintage Garden Rabbit Hooked rug with French Country Cottage style 02'05 x 04'00. Warm and welcoming, this vintage garden rabbit hooked rug sho...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Pictorial Nomadic Pastoralism Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kerman accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The urban workshop weavers of Kerman considered the lifestyle of their t...
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

1930 s Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77872 Vintage Eye Dazzler Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 02'07 x 02'09. This handwoven wool vintage Eye Dazzler Southwestern style Kilim exemplifies the captivating vibrancy and intri...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

1930 s Southwestern-Style Crystal Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77776 Vintage Crystal Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 02'02 x 03'01. This vintage Crystal Southwestern style Kilim rug, meticulously handwoven in wool, captures the unique blend of tra...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

1940s Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1940 authentic Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal rug.Midcentury Moroccan area rug with tribal geometric design.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geome...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Goat Hair

1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s authentic large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber tribal rug, nicely aged and faded with pink and blue cors.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geometric...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Goat Hair

Zabihi Collection Vintage Neutral Moroccan Floral Lion Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th century Moroccan Rug with 2 lions sitting on an ivory ground, accents in brown and pink. a signature of the weave can be found on 1 end . Details rug no. j4444 size 3' 1"...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Nautical Theme American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular vintage American, most likely Maine, hooked rug is extremely visual with a stunning myriad of colors contained within a striped border with spinning wheel and nautic...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Figure Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian serapi carpet featuring some human elements and pictorial figures. Measures: 11'1'' x 15'1'' The finest antique Persian Serapis are geometric or styli...
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19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Botanical Persian Meshed Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Animal Pictorial Large Room Size rug rug no. j3141 size 11' 7" x 13' 10" (353 x 422 cm).
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Crazy Animal Motif South Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
a crazy late 20th-century one-of-a-kind Animal motif rug. It seems like every animal you can think of is in this rug. Every animal is spelled out as well. The weaver made a lot of sp...
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Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Faded Turkish Anatolian Animal Caravan Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th-century Turkish Pictorial rug Details rug no. j3764 size 2' 5" x 4' 9" (74 x 145 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Animal Caravan Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian caravan pictorial small rug Details rug no. j3682 size 2' 8" x 4' (81 x 122 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Sheep Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century Persian Tabriz small rug with a man lying on the ground surrounded by a flock of sheep Details rug no. j4038 size 1' 10" x 2' 11" (56 x 89 cm)
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20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century Angora wool Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4658 size 9' 4" x 12' 3" (284 x 373 cm)
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Angora

Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 9'7'' x 12'10''.
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20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer King Solomon Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The inscription cartouche indicates the subject is King Solomon and the date is circa 1911. in a frogged...
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Pictorial Goat Shephard Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Turkish animal motif Konya rug from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 4'11'' x 7'9''
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Small African Tuareg Mat
Located in New York, NY
An african Tuareg Mat depicting with a geometrice design. Tuareg mats are known for their durability because of their reed and leather materials. Ke...
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Early 20th Century North African Folk Art More Carpets

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Leather, Reed

Pictorial Reindeer Russian Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A pictorial Russian Karabagh rug depicting a bunch of reindeers floating around a lady. The background is a tomato red, the border has a floral motif in dark brown, circa 1940. Me...
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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Anatolian Swan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An accent-size Turkish Anatolian rug with floating swans on a soft brown camel color ground Details rug no. j3542 size 4' x 5' 9" (122 x 175 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug, Northwest Persia
Located in New York, NY
Rare pictorial Bakshaish rug with different animals woven within the field. The best Bakshaish carpets offer a unique combination of geometric all-over design formats with unparal...
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19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Persian Balouch rug depicting a pictorial design. Measures: 2'11'' x 5'10''.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 7" x 3' 5"
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Kashan Persian Pictorial Swan Mat
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 20th century Persian pictorial rug with 2 loving swans. 1'9'' x 2'1''
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room-size Persian Mahal rug with a Pictorial Animal all-over Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Measures: 8'6'' x 13'5''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Pictorial Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Chinese gallery-size rug with a landscaping scenic pictorial motif. Measures: 6' x 12'3''
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Early 20th Century Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
An Ivory ground Balouch pictorial gallery rug from the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. 31363 size 4' 8" x 11' 1" (142 x 338 cm)
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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An angora Oushak early 20th century rug Details rug no. 9758 size 5' 4" x 7' 1" (163 x 216 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Angora

Zabihi Collection Adam and Eve Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century Persian Pictorial lavar kerman Small Carpet depciting adam & eve 2'1'' x 3'4''
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Snake Pattern Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th Century Turkish Anatolian rug depicting 2 slithering snakes on a striated blue ground. Measures: 3'5' 'x 5'7''.
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Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool

Folk Art more carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art more carpets 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 more carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art more carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more carpets, popular names associated with this style include and Berber Tribes of Morocco. 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 more carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $70,000 while the average work can sell for $4,063.

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