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
Grand Black Background Color With Hexagonal Design Antique American Crochet Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Crochet Rug ( 10'6" x 13'6" - 320 x 411 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Handmade Braided Rug from Berks County, PA - AMERICAN FOLK ART - RR5112
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Small Handmade Braided Rug - AMERICAN FOLK ART - RR5112
This is an antique small handmade braided rug. It is AMERICAN FOLK ART! The rug was made in the 1950s in Berks County, PA. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Southwestern-Style Chinle-Inspired Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77999 Vintage Chinle Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 04'02 x 07'02. This handwoven wool vintage Chinle Southwestern style Kilim rug exemplifies the subtle elegance and symbolic depth t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Olga Fisch Carpet "Caceria
The Hunt
" Hungary/Ecuador, circa 1950
Located in Evanston, IL
A "Caceria" designed by the Hungarian Immigre Olga Fisch and hand woven circa 1950 in her Ecuador studio by local artisans. These colorful rugs were an integral part of the 1950s loo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,580 Sale Price
70% Off
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6
8
x 6
8
- 203 x 203 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
5' 8'' x 7' 8'' - 203 x 203
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
1930
s Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77777 Vintage Eye Dazzler Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 01'07 x 03'00. This striking vintage Eye Dazzler Southwestern style kilim exemplifies the dynamic vibrancy and rhythmic design...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930
s Southwestern-Style Klagetoh-Inspired Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77767 Vintage Klagetoh Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 02'04 x 04'11. This remarkable handwoven wool vintage Klagetoh Southwestern style Kilim captures the essence of the Southwestern ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug 8
8" x 8
9"
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug
8'8" x 8'9".
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Folk Hook Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American folk Hook rug in a small room size format handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 10" x 9' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven in the early 20th century, this striking Navajo rug features a bold central zigzag medallion rendered in a soft crimson stripe, enclosing a calm gray field. The medallion sits ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Small Multicolored Geometric Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 5'6" - 137 x 168 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Southwestern-Style Ganado-Inspired Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77775 Antique Ganado Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 03'11. This beautiful handwoven wool antique Ganado Southwestern style Kilim is a stunning example of Southwestern style cr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930
s Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77765 Vintage Eye Dazzler Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 03'02 x 04'04. This stunning handwoven wool vintage Eye Dazzler Southwestern style Kilim is a masterful representation of Sout...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty Size Round Folk Art Style Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 6'5" - 188 x 196 )
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 6
x 8
4" - 183 x 254 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 8'4" - 183 x 254 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3
10" x 4
6" - 117 x 137 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 4'6" - 117 x 137 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Marvelous Ivory Color and Floral Desing Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 10'8" - 275 x 325 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Artistic Multi Color Ground with Geometric Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug. Measures: 3'0" x 3'5".
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2
3" x 3
- 68 x 92 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3
x 5
5" - 90 x 165 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'5" - 90 x 165 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Classic Ivory Background Color
Pictorial Pattern Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug. Size: 2'0" x 3'6".
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Multicolored Stripe Design in a Black Background Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, measures: 1'8" x 12'6".
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distinctive Multicolored Antique American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern
2' 2" x 11' 8" - 66 x 356
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hooked Rug in Purple with Floral Patterns, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 8x11 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.
On the Design:
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Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3
3
x 5
- 99 x 152 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'3'' x 5' - 99 x 152 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4
x 7
- 122 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 4
x 6
10" - 122 x 208 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6'10" - 122 x 208 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Iconic Lovely and Symmetrical Design With Multi Tones Colors American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5' 9'' x 6' - 175 x 182 cm )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9
6" x 12
- 290 x 366 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'6" x 12' - 290 x 366 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distinguished Flowers in a Cloud Design
Camel ColorAntique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'1" x 9' - 245 x 275 )
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty Colorful Background Color
Geometric Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Ivory Color with Rose Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug. Measures: 2'7" x 4'8".
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Earth-Tone Color in a Small Floral Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug, measures: 2'9" x 4'2".
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Oval American Hooked Rug ( 7
8" x 10
6" - 234 x 320 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Oval American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 10'6" - 234 x 320 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2
9" x 3
4" - 84 x 102 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'9" x 3'4" - 84 x 102 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lovely Ligth Brown
Rustic Floral-Medallion Pattern Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug, measures: 8'10"x 10'3".
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stunning Earthy Brown With Reds and Blues Antique American Hooked Folk Art Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug, Size: 2' 8" x 4' 10"
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5
x 16
- 152 x 488 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5' x 16' - 152 x 488 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4
x 7
1" - 122 x 216 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7'1" - 122 x 216 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1
8" x 4
9" - 51 x 145 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4'9" - 51 x 145 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Delicate Red Roses on Folk Art Styles
Ivory Ground Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 6'4" x 9'10".
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Artistic Beige Color with Beautiful Rose Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug. Measures: 2'5" x 4'8".
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Braided Rug ( 9
10
x 9
10
- 300 x 300 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Braided Rug ( 9'10'' x 9'10'' - 300 x 300 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4
6" x 7
- 137 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 7' - 137 x 213 )
Category
1850s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8
6" x 11
6" - 260 x 350 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'6" x 11'6" - 260 x 350 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8
x 8
- 245 x 245 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1930s American Braided Rug ( 8
R - 245 R )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Braided Rug ( 8' R - 245 R )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 5
5" x 7
9" - 165 x 235 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 5'5" x 7'9" - 165 x 235 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amazing Ivory Ground Color With Floral-Medallion Design Antique American Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'10" x 11'8" - 270 x 355 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9
x 10
2" - 275 x 310 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 10'2" - 275 x 310 )
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6
2" x 10
6" - 188 x 320 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 10'6" - 188 x 320 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10
8" - 196 x 325 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10'8" - 196 x 325 )
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2
3" x 3
1" - 69 x 94 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Wonderful Beige and Black with Florid Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 3'0" x 5'5".
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2
1" x 3
4
- 64 x 102 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'1" x 3'4' - 64 x 102 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2
3" x 3
- 68 x 92 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8
8" x 9
3" - 265 x 282 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 9'3" - 265 x 282 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Tumbling Block Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Tumbling Block Pattern
2'10" x 3'9" - 86 x 114
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8
- 122 x 244 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8' - 122 x 244 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Awesome Ivory and Camel Color with Symmetric Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8' x 9'6" - 245 x 290 )
Category
1880s American Antique 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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