Folk Art North and South American Rugs
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
1940
s Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug
By Navajo
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5
8" x 6
8" - 173 x 203 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 6'8" - 173 x 203 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 11
8" x 15
4" - 355 x 467 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 11'8" x 15'4" - 355 x 467 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Folk Art Ecuadorian Tapestry with Olga Fisch Style
By Olga Fisch
Located in Dallas, TX
78310 Vintage Folk Art Ecuadorian tapestry with olga Fisch style, 01'11 x 02'09
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Camel Background with Nice Floral Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 6'7" x 9'7"
Floral pattern with camel color background.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Navajo rug is a striking example of Indigenous textile artistry—woven with natural wool in a bold, graphic composition that feels at once timeless and modern....
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Folk Art Antique American Quilt Textile 2
1" x 3
3"
Located in New York, NY
Ivory Floral Folk Art Antique American Quilt Textile, Country of Origin: America, Circa Date: 1860-1880
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Splendid Camel Color with Multi Color Flower Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 1'10" x 3'3".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Yarn, Cotton
1920
s Antique Southwestern-Style Chinle Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78629 Antique Chinle Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 01'11 x 01'11. This antique Chinle Southwestern style kilim rug is a stunning example of traditional Southwestern style weaving, ri...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 4'2" x 6'10"
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Special GreigeGround Color With Lovely Floral Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 2' 8' 'x 5' 2'' - 82 x 158 cm )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3
x 3
2" - 91 x 112 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 3'2" - 91 x 112 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
A Gray Background Color With Distinctive Folk Art Style Antique American Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7'6" x 8'9" - 228 x 266 )
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sensational Ivory Color With Special Floral Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
In American Craftsman - Art
Crafts Style
5'6" x 5'8" - 168 x 173
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amazing Multicolor Ground Geometric Color Antique Log Cabin American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Log Cabin American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'3" - 80 x 100 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Delicate Flowers in a Diamond in a Ivory Background Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug, size: 3'0"x 5'0".
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4
6" x 4
8" - 137 x 142 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' 6" x 4' 8" - 137 x 142 cm )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9
x 9
- 275 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 9' - 275 x 275 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
SUPERB Folk Art American Braided Rug from Berks County, PA, USA - RR5143 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Antique Folk Art American Braided Rug from Berks County, PA, USA - RR5143
SALE SALE SALE 20% OFF.
This is a great Folk Art A...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Green Color with Pictorial Design Vintage American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4' - 51 x 122 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Lovely Ivory Color with Folk Art Style Pictorial Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 5' - 86 x 152 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 4
2" x 5
6" - 127 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 5'6" - 127 x 168 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2
3" x 3
3" - 68 x 99 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'3" - 68 x 99 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2
7" x 3
8" - 79 x 112 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 1
6" x 5
6" - 46 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 1'6" x 5'6" - 46 x 168 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
A Multi Color With Original Geometric and Figurative Design Antique American Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' x 8' - 213 x 245 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug 4
5" x 5
4"
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, measures: 4'5" x 5'4".
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Delightful Camel and Brown Color with Florid Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked 4'2" x 4'2".
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7
8" x 9
6" x 234 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 9'6" x 234 x 290 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Sea View Antique American Hooked Rug on Ivory
Brown Border Color
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 1'10" x 3'4".
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4
8" x 5
6" - 143 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 5'6" - 143 x 168 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3
x 27
5" - 90 x 836 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 27'5" - 90 x 836 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8
8" x 8
10" - 264 x 269 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 8'10" - 264 x 269 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice art deco period Peruvian tribal tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this tribal Peruvian hand-woven tapestry featuring the exquisite tribal design
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisite co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Special Floral Center in a Gray Background Color Vintage American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug. Measures: 3'3" x 5'5".
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Navajo rug dazzles with its bold color and rare border treatment. Three stacked diamond medallions—each rendered in vivid c...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Unusual Latin American Zapotec Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Hand-dyed wool on cotton warp; A bold and expressive handwoven wool tapestry from the Zapotec weaving tradition of Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. This pi...
Category
Late 20th Century Central American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Hooked Rug 5 ft 10 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
Statement Making Artistic Antique American Hooked Rug, Country of Origin: America, Circa Date: 1920
Category
20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Braid Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An American Braided small-size carpet from the third quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 4'4'' x 5'2''
Although America (British-America) has been producing rugs since the 16th century it was never industrialized at the time. Colonial America had been importing European rugs through England. However, tariffs after the Revolutionary War...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic and Colorful Mounted Hand-Hooked Rug from Lancaster, PA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful variations of PA. Dutch colors and typical of Lancaster Co. colors. Super geometric hand-hooked rug sewn on linen stretcher frame. The colors of salmon, orange, tan and gre...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,356 Sale Price
38% Off
Vintage American Braid Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An American Braided room-size carpet from the third quarter of the 20th century in rustic tones.
Measures: 8'7'' x 11'2''
Although America (British-America) has been producing rugs since the 16th century it was never industrialized at the time. Colonial America had been importing European rugs through England. However, tariffs after the Revolutionary War...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Native American Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th-century Navajo rug stands out for its striking monochrome palette and highly unusual central medallion. Elongated and narrow, the medallion features a simple yet rhythm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hand-Hooked Parrot Tapestry with MCM Folk Art Style
By Evelyn Ackerman, Luis Montiel
Located in Dallas, TX
77273 Antique American hand-hooked parrot tapestry with MCM Folk Art style. Drawing inspiration from Luis Montiel and Evelyn Ackerman, this antique Americ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 2'3" x 3'2".
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Runner Rug 2 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked Runner Rug, Country of origin: America, Circa date: 1920
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-hooked rug was found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has such great geometric lines. It has a thick NAP and is really great condition.The rug is sewn on linen and on a custom made wood...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s Southwestern-Style Storm Pattern Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77959 Vintage Storm Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 02'05 x 04'11. This handwoven wool vintage Storm Southwestern style Kilim features a striking design that captures the essence of Na...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lovely Multi Color with Florid and Symmetry Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 4'9" - 132 x 145 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Grand Gray Background
Symmetrical-Floral Pattern Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, measures: 3'10" x 6'10".
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Early Geometric Hand-Hooked Mounted Rug, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful salmons and multicolored shades in this geometric hand-hooked rug from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania .This wonderful multiple saw-tooth borders rug with an outlined border...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6
x 9
- 183 x 274 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 274 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Great Ivory Color with Unique Landscape Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'5" x 4'9".
Pictorial.
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Folklore Rug 3 ft 2 in x 6 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Folklore Hooked Rug, Country of origin: America, Circa date: 1920
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Rug Noah’s Ark 1 ft 10 in x 2 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Folklore Hooked Rug Depicting Noah’s Ark, Country of origin: America, Circa date: 1920
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven around 1900, this exceptionally rare large-format Navajo rug is a striking example of Indigenous artistry on an ambitious scale. At its center lies a natural brown diamond meda...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folk Art north and south american rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art north and south american rugs 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 north and south american rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art north and south american rugs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 north and south american rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $3,900.
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