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
Pictorial Egyptian Textile
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Egypian Textile Embroidery with a pictorial design
Measures: 1'10'' x 7'10''.
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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''
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare antique Avunya rug, Anatolia, Bergama region
Located in Vienna, AT
This wonderful niche carpet comes from Avunya, northwest Anatolia in the province of Bergama. It has the typical attributes of these rare carpets. The harmonious balance of the desig...
Category
1870s Turkish Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Deer Pictorial Animal Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th Century Turkish anatolian animal deer rug given as a dowry rug
Details
rug no. j3603
size 4' 3" x 6' (130 x 183 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Jolly Deer Pictorial Karabagh Conversation Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century high-quality Russian Karabagh pictorial rug depicting a happy go luck deer
Measures: 4'5'' x 6'9''.
Category
20th Century Russian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Quirky Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Quirky one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 3' x 5'8''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Blue Chinese Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese pictorial throw-size rug
Measures: 2'8' x 5'.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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''
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Late 19th Century Angora wool Turkish Oushak rug
Details
rug no. j3645
size 3' 8" x 5' 8" (112 x 173 cm)
rug type Angora,Oushak
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Angora
Rare Antique Horse Rooster Shirvan Caucasian Rug Dated 1948
Located in New York, NY
A fine rust colored Caucasian rug depicting a large light blue colored horse and 4 roosters dated 1948.
Measures: 4'3" x 6'8".
Category
20th Century Caucasian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Afghan Cheetah Pictorial Cotton Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 20th century a one-of-a-kind afghan silk and cotton rug featuring 2 cheetahs about to fight one another
Details
rug no. j4398
size 3' 8" x 5' 2" (112 x 157 cm)
Category
20th Century Afghan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Caravan Pictorial Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish pictorial rug woven in central turkey depicting two large camels and a small horse.
3'6'' x 6'4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian Soumac rug .
1'3'' x 1'7''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Modern / Contemporary Striped Wool Rug, 4 ft × 5 ft , Mustard and Blue
Located in Dallas, TX
This contemporary wool kilim presents a clean striped composition defined by alternating bands of golden mustard, pale glacier blue and warm ivory. Woven in a flatweave tapestry tech...
Category
1990s North African Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Botanical Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Persian Bakhtiari Pictorial signed Prayer rug. Light enough to use as a wall piece as well
Measures: 5'5'' x 8'2''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of a 20th century Turkish Kilim with a scenic animal motif design given as a dowry gift
Measures: 6'5'' x 7'9''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Batou Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Batou Scatter size Rug
Details
rug no. j2234
size 3' x 6' 1" (91 x 185 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Lion Turkish 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century authentic Turkish rug depicting a lion on a striated purple ground.
Measures: 1'10" x 3'2”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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''.
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Square Size Pillow made from a mid-20th-century Turkish rug
Measures: 16" x 17"
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
The Ocean’s Reverie: A Vintage Chinese Hooked Seascape of Coastal Whimsy
Located in Dallas, TX
78072 Vintage Chinese Hooked Seascape Pictorial Rug, 02'06 x 03'11. Evoking the carefree luxury of seaside summers and the nostalgic grace of hand-hewn artistry, this one-of-a-kind v...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Folk Art Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian pillow.
1'3'' x 1'3''
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
Anatolian Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind vintage Anatolian Turkish rug.
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Horse Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th Century Moroccan rug featuring small horses
Details
rug no. j3591
size 5' 1" x 8' 1" (155 x 246 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,356 Sale Price
38% Off
Zabihi Collection Running Deers Pictorial Vintage Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid-20th century Russian Karabagh rug with 4 running deers on a scenic background and brown floral border.
Measures: 4'9" x 8'9".
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Persian Blue Pigeon Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A decorative pictorial Persian Malayer Runner with a flurry of white and blue birds and pigeons on a soft blue background, circa 1920.
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size antique Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century
Measures: 4'6'' x 6'.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3x3.5 Ft Handwoven Kilim with Colorful Cotton Pomps. Vintage Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring charm and character to your home with this authentic handwoven Turkish kilim, beautifully accented with vibrant pom-poms. Woven using traditional flat-weave techniques, this vi...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$322 Sale Price
40% Off
Emperor Empress Chinese Scatter Size 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A third quarter of the 20th century Chinese Emperor Empress Chinese pictorial conversation rug.
Measures: 3' x 5'.
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Turkish Goat Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Turkish goat motif Konya rug from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 4' x 5'10''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century hand-knotted Turkish Rug with 3 brown camels hooked on a small black horse and a human figure
Details
rug no. 31332
size 2' 5" x 3' 6" (74 x 107 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rose Lilac Mini Rug • Vintage Anatolian Floral Prayer Rug • 3
×4
• 1960s Turkey
Located in Burlingame, CA
A vibrant example of Anatolian artistry, this vintage Turkish Maden rug features a stylized mihrab (prayer niche) surrounded by blooming floral motifs. Its russet rose field contrast...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Persian Animal Pictorial Pink Color Runner
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement in a hallway with this mid-20th-century tribal Persian runner featuring a folksy motif on a soft pink field. Various Animals are found within the field. The col...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Orange Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century feauturing a bright orange field
Measures: 3'2'' x 5'6''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Anatolian Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial design depicting a donkey and camel.
Size: 3'2'' x 3'11''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Dragon Horse Cover Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Tibetan dragon horse cover textile rug,
circa 1900, measures: 2'5" x 4'.
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Hand Block Printed Anatolian Quilt, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hand block printing is one of the land marks of Western Anatolian material culture. These quilts have been used either as prayer mats of wall hangings.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Persian Pictorial Rug with Hebrew Inscription
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 20th century Persian Pictorial rug with what looks like a hebrew inscription.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Printed Israeli Needlepoint with Man Smoking Cigar
Located in New York, NY
A printed one of a kind Israeli Needlepoint with a man smoking a cigar.
14'' x 20''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Souf Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Modern Souf Persian carpet dpeicting a lion on a neutral field
3'11'' x 5'5''
Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low and high pile technique. They are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Anatolian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial donkey design
Size: 2'9'' x 4'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Kurd Lion Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Kurd Persian Bidjar Rug with an animal lion rug pattern
Measures: 3'3" x 6'2'.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial small square rug
Measures: 3'' x 4'1'' circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Rag rug
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden 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 Chinese Batou Wall of China Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Full plush pile Chinese Batou rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century featuring the wall of China
Measure: 4'7'' x 6'
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Scatter Size Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Chinese Peking rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 1'11" x 3'7".
Category
20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Blue Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter-size Chinese Peking rug in blue from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'6" x 4'2''
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Pictorial Scatter Size Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Chinese Peking rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with an animal pictorial motif
Measures: 1'11" x 3'7".
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Lovely Burgandy Color
Special Central Floral Antique English Axminster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century English Axminster Carpet Armorial Carpet: Size: 9' x 13' 3"
Category
1860s English Antique Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Floor Size Turkish Animal 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
1920s Asian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Slate Blue Chinese Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare 6 foot square an early 20th century Chinese rug with a graphic Chinese Motif in slate and blue
Measures: 6' x 6'1".
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage plushy wool folk art berber rug in with abstract patterns
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix pinkish bazaar red plushy wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art,...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese Peking rug
Measures: 4'5'' x 6'8''.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Scatter Size Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Chinese peking rug in blue and white from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'2" x 4'1".
Category
1940s Mongolian Vintage Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug Country Folk Art Hand W
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden 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
Green Turkish Deco Deer Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian rug with 2 deers and 2 other animals on a green ground
Measures: 1'9” x 2'3”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Chinese Buddhist Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Chinese Buddha rug.
Measures: 2'3'' x 4'3''.
Category
Early 20th Century 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.