Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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
1920s Beige Ground Geometric Floral Trellis American Hooked Rug 2
5"x4
3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'5" x 4'3" - 74 x 130 )
This charming American hooked rug represents the enduring folk-art tradition of the early 20th century, utilizing a...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s Antique American Hooked Rug with Floral Rose Design 3
1" x 6
1" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'1" X 6'1" - 94 X 185 )
This striking example of American textile artistry captures the vibrant, expressive style popular during the mid-Depression era....
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug Indigo and Burnt Orange
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug in Indigo and Burnt Orange cors.Authentic 1960s vintage Moroccan tribal African rug.For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mount...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Vintage Turkish Rug.
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Whimsical Animal Border Figurative Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical mid-century colorful Turkish Kars rug. Field is brown, the border has 2 human figures and animals.
Measures: 6'8" x 9'2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Brown Tribal Organic Textile
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan rug flat-weave tribal brown Kilim or blanket.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for t...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3
9" x 6
3" - 114 x 191 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'9" x 6'3" - 114 x 191 )
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering.
Vintage semi antique, Moroccan tribal rug, nomadic African Tuareg rug, wool and cotto...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Pictorial Kelardasht Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage pictorial Persian Kelardasht rug with two camels, one kneeling and one standing, amidst a desert landscape with myriad flowering pla...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Multicolored Square Formind Diamond in a Geometric Design Antique American Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 8'10" x 9'0".
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3
4" x 3
6" - 102 x 106 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'4" x 3'6" - 102 x 106 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
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)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Angora
Botanical Motifs Arts and Crafts Wool Rug 9
3
x11
8
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning hand-knotted Chobi rug, showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the region’s master weavers. Created using high-quality, hand-spun wool, this rug features a rich bot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug Handmade Psychedelic Starry Eye Abstract Boho Art Carpet 220×190 cm
Located in Vilnius, LT
Step into a world of mesmerizing artistry with this one-of-a-kind handmade psychedelic rug titled 'Starry Eye'. Each curve and spiral tells a story, ce...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$3,820 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Textile Handcrafted Wedding Blanket Throw with Sequins
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage original tribal Moroccan wedding Berber women shawl, blanket, throw.
The Zaiane tribal shawls incorporate quantities of sequins in their design to achieve an impressive decorative effect on the alternate stripes of wool and cotton yarn.
This Berber handwoven shawls...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Yellow Tibetan Vintage Dragon Pillar Runner
Located in New York, NY
a rare wide large runner size Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug . Background color is yellow
Measures: 4'5'' x 17 '
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Genuine Swedish rag rug hand woven folk art country rustic
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Luleå Northern Sweden .
The rug is freshly washed.
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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"...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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.
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Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
20th Century White Yellow Red Squared Swedish Rag handwoven Rug Folk Art
Located in Firenze, IT
Handcrafted carpets made with a loom using the "pezzotto" technique, circa 1940. These artifacts are products of peasant culture and come from various European locations. Made to pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Folk-Art Earth Toned Wool Vintage Rug 7
x9
10
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This striking hand-woven wool patchwork rug is a masterful blend of tradition and textile art. Composed of repurposed vintage and flatweaves, this one-of-a-kind piece is hand-stitche...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Geometric early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner
Measures: 2'9'' x 9'5''.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2
3" x 7
- 68 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 7' - 68 x 213 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Burmese Myanmar Hand Painted Textile
Located in New York, NY
This appears to be a Burmese hand-painted narrative textile (possibly a Jataka story cloth or Parabaik panel) — a traditional form of illustrated storytelling art from Myanmar, proba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century North African Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Zabihi Collection Pair of Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of one of a kind Turkish rugs depicting 2 lions on a rust field
Measuring 25" x 38" & 23'' x 37'' respectively.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Folk Art wool berber rug with abstract shapes in blue and orange
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix of indochine orange and bluish grey, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Foo Dog Pictorial Chinese 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Compelling Chinese rug with a motif full of happy foo dogs, circa 1940. The field is a peach tone, with navy and light blue accents
Measures: 5'3" x 8'2".
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Accent Rug, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 9".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage wool folk art berber rug in faded jade green
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix white and faded jade green wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Authentic Handwoven Gafsa Rug - Tunisian Berber Design - 2x3 Meters - Certified
Located in Bochum, NRW
This is an exquisite handmade Gafsa rug, a vibrant testament to Tunisia’s rich textile heritage. Measuring an impressive 2x3 meters, this authentic piece originates from Gafsa, a reg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tunisian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Batou Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Chinese Batou Pictorial intermediate size rug
Details
rug no. j4662
size 5' 6" x 7' 11" (168 x 241 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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)
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Vintage Turkish Tribal Anatolian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of one of a kind Turkish tribal rugs
Measuring 27'' x 39'' & 26'' x 38''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Picasso Limited Edition Artist Rug/Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands, 1996
Located in Buffalo, NY
Picasso limited edition artist rug or Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands 1996
Based on the work of Pablo Picasso entitled "Le peintre et son...
Category
1990s Dutch Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from a mid 20th-century Turkish rug
Measures: 16" x 26".
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Large Floor Size Turkish Lion Motif Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish animal motif pictorial rug
Measures: 17" x 31".
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Persian Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial rug depicting a jaguar on a neutral field with colorful blue and pink accents on a narrow border.
Measures: 1'10'' x 2'3'' circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Folk Art rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art rugs and 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 rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art rugs and 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 rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Desso, hettler.tüllmann, and Joseph Carini Carpets. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $70,000 while the average work can sell for $2,875.