Folk Art Persian 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
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial hunting ground room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Persian Folk Handmade Throw Rug in Red
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan folk rug handmade during the mid-20th century in scatter/throw rug size with a red field filled with geometric botehs (paisleys).
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Camel Persian Serab Pictorial People Runner
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement in a hallway with this early 20th century tribal Persian Serab runner featuring a folksy motif on a camel brown field. Various Animal and Human figures are foun...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer King Solomon Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The inscription cartouche indicates the subject is King Solomon and the date is circa 1911. in a frogged...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Botanical Persian Meshed Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Animal Pictorial Large Room Size rug
rug no. j3141
size 11' 7" x 13' 10" (353 x 422 cm).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan rug from the mid-20th century. A very folksy rendition of the traditional Persian Sarouk pattern in a more contempory...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif Gabbeh rug from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 4'1'' x 6'
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Pictorial Swan Mat
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 20th century Persian pictorial rug with 2 loving swans.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Figure Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian serapi carpet featuring some human elements and pictorial figures.
Measures: 11'1'' x 15'1''
The finest antique Persian Serapis are geometric or styli...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Neutral Tabriz Pictorial Reindeer Mats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of neutral Persian Tabriz rugs from the mid-20th century with a set of reindeer's staring at each other,
Measuring 21'' x 34'' respectively.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th Century Figurative Tribal Persian Balouch worn Carpet
Details
rug no. j4167
size 3' 4" x 5' 10" (102 x 178 cm)
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Small square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a horse standing on a sky blue field
Measures: 3'8'' x 3'9''.
This was originally belonging to a private Persian col...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century
Measures: 9'7'' x 12'10''.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 0"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large coun...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug, Northwest Persia
Located in New York, NY
Rare pictorial Bakshaish rug with different animals woven within the field.
The best Bakshaish carpets offer a unique combination of geometric all-over design formats with unparal...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug in Navy Blue With Pictorial, From Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930, this 7×11 antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a rare and exciting new Rug & Kilim curation.
On the Design:
Admirers of the craft will appreciate...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room-size antique Persian Tabriz rug featuring a formal Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century
Measures: 9'3'...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with the classic pictorial hunting scene design.
Measures: 4' 5" x 5' 3"
Persian Rugs & Carpets:
Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial depiction of a lion.
Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9"
P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Tribal Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh tribal accent rug handmade during the late 20th century with a pictorial design of a lion among other animals.
Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 5".
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Handmade Persian Pictorial Folk Rug in Red and Blue-Grey
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial depiction of what seems to be a historical figure on his horse surrounded by 4 large peacocks and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 5' 11"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large cou...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Tabriz pictorial carpet. Orangy red field with navy border and some light blue accents.
Measures: 10' x 12'6''.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bakhtiari pictorial rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 10" x 6' 8"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cat Shopper Persian Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Square scatter size Persian Kilim from the 20th century with 2 cats going on a shopping adventure together on a beige field. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collec...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Animal Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of animals floating in field and border. majority of the animals look like sea horses and...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial Rug with Dervish Scene, Persian Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
76195 Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial rug with Dervish Scene, Persian wall hanging. Ancient Persia boasts the true origin of viticulture and wine drinking as celebrated in this han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Bidjar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bidjar accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design.
Measures: 4' 7" x 6' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Animal Persian Qum Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of small animals floating in field and border.
Measures: 7'4" x 11'1".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Gabbeh Souf Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late-20th century Gabbeh rug with a checkered colorful border surrounded by a stand-alone tree on a camel ground woven with a souf technique
Measures: 2'6'' x 3'11''
Souf rugs...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Vintage Persian Souf Pictorial Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Souf carpet woven somewhere in Central Iran.
Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low and high pile techniq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Pictorial Persian Shiraz Room Size Accent Folk Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz folk rug in room size accent rug format with a pictorial design handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 0" x 10' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tribal Pictorial Story Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian tribal Shiraz accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with a medallion incorporating 6 globes representing a pictorial depiction of Classic tales.
Mea...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Handmade Persian Accent Rug in Cream and Blue-Green
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a cream-colored field and a border with color variations from greyed out blueish green tones.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Pictorial Nomadic Pastoralism Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kerman accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The urban workshop weavers of Kerman considered the lifestyle of their t...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Pictorial Hamadan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan carpet from the mid-20th century with a pictorial folk design of Safavid ruler, Shah Abbas.
Measures: 1' 6" x 2' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handcrafted Persian Gabbeh Carpet Mid-20th Century
Located in Debrecen, HU
An exceptionally beautiful, handcrafted Persian Gabbeh carpet from the mid-20th century. The 290x210 cm rug features a nomadic and landscape-inspired design that reflects the rich tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian tribal Wool Runner 3'3''x14'8''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite antique hand-knotted wool runner rug features a stunning combination of intricate geometric and floral tribal motifs. The dark navy field is richly adorned with a vari...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian pictorial flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 10" x 7' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian pictorial flatweave Kilim throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare early 20th-century pictorial animal Bakshaish rug with various sheep and pigeons floating around a red field
Measures: 9'9'' x 14'
The best Bakshaish carpets offer a uniqu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan pictorial throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 7" x 5' 2"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61190 Vintage Persian Gabbeh rug, 03'04 x 06'04.
?With its simplicity and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Quirky Persian Animal Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with 2 small birds and 2 mini horses
Measures: 2'8'' x 3'5''
This was originally belonging to a private Persian collec...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room-size Persian Mahal rug with a Pictorial Animal all-over Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 8'6'' x 13'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Bear Banjo Bird Tweeting Pictorial Persian Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the 20th century with a bear playing with his banjo. Looks like a small bird is tweeting while he's playing! Tweet Tweet! How Sweet?
This was origina...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 Persian Rugs
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Long Persian Heriz Geometric Runner
Located in New York, NY
A long Persian Heriz geometric antique runner from the early 20th Century
Measures: 2'10'' x 15'5''.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with what looks like a colorful horse surrounded by small trees on a dark ground color
Measures: 4'3'' x 7'2''.
This was origin...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folk Art persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art persian 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 persian 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 persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, Iran, and West 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 persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $239 and tops out at $70,000 while the average work can sell for $3,700.