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Japanese Naruko Kokeshi Folk Art Wood Doll by Kumagai Otsu
Located in London, GB
Japanese Kokeshi folk art wood doll by Kumagai Otsu. There are ten types of Kokeshi doll, this is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Toys

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Folk Art Mingei Large Wood Pull Toy Meiji Period
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic whimsical antique Japanese large folk art Mingei horse and rider pull toy. Hand painted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Toys

Materials

Rope, Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden shovel that was used in old farmers in Japan. It is made of chestnut wood and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa More Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Japanese Bamboo and Wicker Fruit Basket/Folk Art
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-265 handmade bamboo and wicker fruit basked with dark wicker woven bottom.
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Vintage 1940s More Folk Art

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. Cedar is used. The beautiful wood
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Striking Pair of Rectangular Mirrors with Japanese Rising Sun Vintage Wood Tops
Located in Hopewell, NJ
midcentury mirrors married to vintage folk art Japanese rising sun painted scalloped tops. A great look and
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
the coins, exemplifies the ultimate in Japanese ingenuity. A video attached to the listing displays
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
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Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Antique signs, Abstract Art, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
work that is unique to Japan. This culture has fallen into disuse over time, and very few remain today
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.' Traditional stacked
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
H 9 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in
"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964
Located in Incline Village, NV
1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side panel). The company
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during the Meiji period in Japan, which covered the
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Antique 1890s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Ebony

Late 1940s Penny Toy Wind-Up Train, Attributed Japan
Located in Incline Village, NV
underneath and passenger windows outlined in blue. It is more than likely of Japanese post war manufacture
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Pothook, Japan, 1800
Located in Milan, IT
away from the fire as required. Japan 1800 ca.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Pothook, Japan, 1800
Pothook, Japan, 1800
H 71 in W 8 in D 8 in
Old Japanese Anonymous Handicraft Mechanical Wooden Toy Flying Bird with wheel
Located in Chiba, JP
Old Japanese mechanical toy as amateur wooden handicraft from Showa period, 20th century. When
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Metal

Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique piece of Japanese pottery. It is a valuable item that is thought to have been
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
1970s in Showa era. DImensions. 10 x 6.5 x H12.5 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask
Located in London, GB
19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask A Japanese Meiji period Iki mask dated from the late 19th
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Victorian Masks

Materials

Gesso, Wood

A Kendo Mask & Bust Protection Japan 1930s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Kendo mask and bust protection. Japan 1930s. Very good patina. In original good condition
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Masks

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rope, Wood

A Kendo Mask & Bust Protection Japan 1930s
A Kendo Mask & Bust Protection Japan 1930s
H 21.66 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Lucky Cat Manekineko Couple Porcelain 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
x H13 cm Blue: 7 x 7.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s
Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s
H 10.83 in W 1.19 in D 15.95 in
19th Century Japanese Lava Stone Mask
Located in Vancouver, BC
structured Japanese Fuji/Lava stones are igneous stones. Meaning that this stone would have been from Mt Fuji
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Masks

Materials

Stone, Lava

19th Century Japanese Lava Stone Mask
19th Century Japanese Lava Stone Mask
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Leaves Design 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Gourd Sake Bottle
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese gourd sake bottle. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century Size: Height 23.3 C.M
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Mid-20th Century Japanese More Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
motorcyclist on his bike. Small toy made in tin in Japan in 1960s. Good conditions. This object is
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Late 20th Century Japanese Toys

Materials

Metal

Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character
Located in Fukuoka, JP
theater in Japan. This particular mask represents the character of Furyu, a male evil spirit. Crafted with
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20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood "Shikami" Mask, Noh Theater, Late 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A superb Noh theater mask, hand-carved in sturdy Japanese cypress wood. The character it represents
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Japanese Traditional Girl Doll in a Box 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Traditional doll which was made in 1970 in Showa era. This doll is in a box
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain, Silk, Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Mechanical Toy from Kobe, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century mechanical toy from Kobe, Japan. This small mechanical toy was made in Kobe
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Toys

Materials

Wood

Large Mashiko Cup Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Mashiko Cup studio pottery with stylized designs in the brown glazed body in the manner
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tea Cups, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Old - set of 5 Japanese Teacups with hand-painted paintings, signed at the bottoms. Original box
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Tea Cups
Located in Norton, MA
Old - Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Teacups with light blue glazing. Original box included with the
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

Japanese Antique Tengu's Face / Objet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is the old Tengu surface that was used in the Kyushu region of Japan. It is thought to be
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Masks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowls-Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Japanese mid-century studio pottery bowls-signed In good original new condition and just
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Complete Set of Fifteen Japanese Hinaningyo Dolls In Excellent Condition
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A complete set of fifteen vintage Japanese hina ningyo. These ornamental dolls are displayed for
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20th Century Japanese Toys

Materials

Wood, Feathers, Textile

Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Meiji Beautiful and elegant example of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Ornaments
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a wooden figurine from the Taisho period. "Daikokuten" is a traditional Japanese guardian
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Ornaments
Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Ornaments
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 10.24 in
Vintage Japanese 3 Tea Cups from Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
Vintage Japanese 3 tea cups from mid-century studio pottery. In good original new condition and
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Ornaments
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Japan as one of the Seven Lucky Gods. It is modeled after the Zen monk Hotei, who actually existed in
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Ornaments
Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Ornaments
H 13 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Tea Cups
Located in Norton, MA
In good original new condition and just found in the warehouse, never used before.  
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Mashiko Yaki Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Yunomi
Located in Norton, MA
A very stylish Japanese Mashiko Yaki studio pottery Yunomi with stylized designs in panels set
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Mid Century Tin Litho Friction Police Highway Patrol Helicopter, C1960, Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous friction helicopter from Japan C 1960. Toy works great, push copter and the blades start
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Tin

Japanese Signed Showa Carved Wood Kyogen Noh Theater Raccoon Dog Tanuki Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/mask/artifacts collection or make for an eye-catching stand
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Toys

Materials

Metal

Group of French Paper Mache Black & Gilt Japanned Decorative Items, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Group of French papier mâché black and gilt Japanned decorative items, 19th century. Comprising
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme More Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian mask/art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand
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20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Deer figurine
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an extremely valuable hand-carved wood sculpture of a Japanese serow. This is a piece that
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Deer figurine
Japanese Antique Wooden  Carved Deer figurine
H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Mid Century C1960 Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Corvair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic tin litho friction Chevy Corvair c1960 in very good condition, near mint. Ralph Nadar of course made the Corvair infamous in his book, "Unsafe At Any Speed" which led to th...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Toys

Materials

Metal

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
-find mask. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/artifacts collection or an eye
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Sarutahiko by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Heisei Era, late 20th century, Japan. The mask depicts the Japanese Shinto deity Sarutahiko Okami, the
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Goat Hair, Wood, Lacquer

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet El Camino C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Camino in red & black with a drop down tailgate. Japanese from the mid fifties. Believe this to be an
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Industrial Toys

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Soft Top Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in near mint condition Fiat 600 with a rollback cloth convertible top. From a lot of seventeen that were probably stored from day one, and never played with. Made by Ban...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Toys

Materials

Metal

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
hard-to-find mask. Finely carved and executed. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese, Large vase with drip glaze
Located in London, GB
Ceramic H29 x D17 cm
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20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market This unique Chinese felt was imported into Japan in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folk art Japan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A folk art Japan — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folk art Japan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right folk art Japan, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made folk art Japan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nikon, Fuji Meibo and Nomura Toy Industrial Co. Ltd. are consistently popular.

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Questions About Folk Art Japan
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.