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Folk Art Indian 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
1880's Distressed Handwoven Antique Afghan Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
74587 Antique Afghan Rug Pillow, 01'01 x 01'04. Small Afghan pillows, often called Afghan kilim pillows or cushion covers, are decorative items made from handwoven kilims, which are ...
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Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Folk Art Indian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Gabbeh
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and style with our captivating Gabbeh rug. Handwoven by master artisans with meticulous attention to detail, each Gabbeh rug t...
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2010s Indian Folk Art Indian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Gabbeh
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and style with our captivating Gabbeh rug. Handwoven by master artisans with meticulous attention to detail, each Gabbeh rug t...
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2010s Indian Folk Art Indian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kashmir Rug With Pictorials and Floral Patterns, From Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and silk circa 1920-1930, this 2×3 antique Kashmir rug is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare Indian rugs. On the Design: Br...
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1920s Indian Vintage Folk Art Indian Rugs

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Wool

Nepal Carpet, Over Size
Located in Evanston, IL
A Timeless Masterpiece: The Exquisite 30-Year-Old Nepal Carpet. In the world of fine rugs, few treasures can match the enduring beauty and artistry of a Nepal carpet. This magnificen...
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1990s Nepalese Folk Art Indian Rugs

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Wool

Tribal Rajasthani Multi-Color Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug with Deer Motif
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury handwoven multi-color cotton Dhurrie tribal rug with deer designs on each end. Hand knotted with fringe, Rajasthan, India, circa 1940s-1950s.
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Indian Rugs

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Cotton

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Folk Art indian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art indian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage indian rugs 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, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art indian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and India 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 indian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,500 and tops out at $7,500 while the average work can sell for $7,500.

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