Ethnographic Textiles

An ethnographic textile is an art form. It determines the culture which is a necessary form for the translation of human emotions and the human experience. Even though they are just a few decenniums old, ethnographic textiles from around the world are prone to damage. Many of them are obtained straight from their natural environment, which means they are soiled, worn, and fragile. Textiles have a long history, stretching back 100,000 to 500,000 years. Data signifies that women started to spend more time on cloth-manufacturing in the Neolithic era to incorporate patterns and embellishments, resulting in works that became more than just utilitarian.

Textiles can convey knowledge – the specific colors, methods, and patterns adorning textiles can signify social status, document history, and folktales, and serve as a defensive covering all at the same time. This is particularly true for communities lacking a written language, such as Asia's indigenous peoples and ethnic minority tribes. These communities have a remarkably diverse range of fiber art expressions. The vintage and antique ethnographic textiles on sale are featured on various trending auctions. Bidsquare has a wide collection of ethnographic textiles at online auction which resembles the history of an ancient era. You can find vintage and antique ethnographic textiles on sale.

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  • Group of Eight Southwestern Rugs and Textiles, 20th Century
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    $200 - $300

    Group of Eight Southwestern Rugs and Textiles, 20th Century

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    $200 - $300
    Locati LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Collection of Tribal Art Objects

    Collection of Tribal Art Objects

    Cates Auction & Realty Co.,...
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $11
  • Navajo (Diné) Rug, 20th Century 
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    $200 - $300

    Navajo (Diné) Rug, 20th Century 

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    $200 - $300
    Locati LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Assorted Crochet and Woven Blankets (6)

    Assorted Crochet and Woven Blankets (6)

    Cates Auction & Realty Co.,...
    9 Bids
    Current Bid
    $32
  • 19kt. Narino Gold Disc With Mask
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    $1,000 - $2,000

    19kt. Narino Gold Disc With Mask

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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Brunk Auctions
    3 Bids
    Current Bid
    $4,750
  • Ultra Fine Navajo Yeibichai Weaving by Della Woody
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    $1,000 - $1,500

    Ultra Fine Navajo Yeibichai Weaving by Della Woody

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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Fine Navajo "Bird Tree of Life" Weaving by Tomacito Sloan
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    $1,000 - $1,500

    Fine Navajo "Bird Tree of Life" Weaving by Tomacito Sloan

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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Native American Child's Beaded Vest, Sioux, circa 1920s
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    $4,000 - $6,000

    Native American Child's Beaded Vest, Sioux, circa 1920s

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    $4,000 - $6,000
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,000
  • Vintage Native American Turquoise Bear Concho Belt
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    $400 - $600

    Vintage Native American Turquoise Bear Concho Belt

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    $400 - $600
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Vintage Hand Spun Wool Navajo Rug
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    $300 - $600

    Vintage Hand Spun Wool Navajo Rug

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    $300 - $600
  • (7) African Congo Kuba Spears in Various Shapes and Sizes
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    $100 - $200

    (7) African Congo Kuba Spears in Various Shapes and Sizes

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    $100 - $200
  • An Antique Square Jamawar Kashmiri Shawl, Northern India
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    $300 - $500

    An Antique Square Jamawar Kashmiri Shawl, Northern India

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    $300 - $500
  • Meribeth Orock (Born 1941) Inuit, Alaskan Aleutian Children's Mukluks and Toys
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    $100 - $200

    Meribeth Orock (Born 1941) Inuit, Alaskan Aleutian Children's Mukluks and Toys

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    $100 - $200
  • Contemporary Pueblo Anasazi-Style Ceramic Rattle Ladle
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    $80 - $150

    Contemporary Pueblo Anasazi-Style Ceramic Rattle Ladle

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    $80 - $150
  • Ethnographic Textiles
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    $5 - $500

    Ethnographic Textiles

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    $5 - $500
  • Ethnographic Textiles
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    $5 - $500

    Ethnographic Textiles

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    $5 - $500
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $100 - $150

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $100 - $150
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $200 - $400

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $200 - $400
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $300 - $400

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $300 - $400
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $200 - $400

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $200 - $400
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $400 - $600

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $200 - $300
  • Ethnographic Assortment
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    $150 - $300

    Ethnographic Assortment

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    $150 - $300
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    $150 - $300

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $150 - $300
  • Vintage Navajo Wide Ruins Textile
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    $400 - $600

    Vintage Navajo Wide Ruins Textile

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    $400 - $600
  • Ethnographic Ceremonial Eating Mat
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    $300 - $500
  • Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment
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    $350 - $600

    Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment

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    $350 - $600
  • Germantown-Style Textile
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    $300 - $500

    Germantown-Style Textile

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    $300 - $500
  • Multi-Cultural Art and Textile Assortment
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    $100 - $200

    Multi-Cultural Art and Textile Assortment

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    $100 - $200
  • Peruvian Mummy Doll and Textile Assortment
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    $300 - $500

    Peruvian Mummy Doll and Textile Assortment

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    $300 - $500
  • African Leather and Textile Assortment
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    $100 - $200

    African Leather and Textile Assortment

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    $100 - $200
  • Pua Kumbu, Malaysian Borneo, Textile
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    $400 - $600

    Pua Kumbu, Malaysian Borneo, Textile

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    $400 - $600
  • Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment
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    $200 - $300

    Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment

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    $200 - $300
  • Pre-Columbian Textile Assortment
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    $200 - $400

    Pre-Columbian Textile Assortment

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    $200 - $400
  • Pre-Columbian Peruvian Textile Assortment
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    $400 - $600

    Pre-Columbian Peruvian Textile Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Pre-Columbian Chancay Style Textile Assortment
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    $100 - $200

    Pre-Columbian Chancay Style Textile Assortment

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    $100 - $200
  • Native American Indian Iroquois Beaded Whimsys Textile Assortment
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    $300 - $500

    Native American Indian Iroquois Beaded Whimsys Textile Assortment

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    $300 - $500
  • Pre-Columbian Style Chankay Painted Textile and Tapestry Assortment
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    $300 - $500

    Pre-Columbian Style Chankay Painted Textile and Tapestry Assortment

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    $300 - $500
  • Framed Vintage Central African Kuba Cloth Skirt
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    $400 - $800

    Framed Vintage Central African Kuba Cloth Skirt

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    $400 - $800
  • Navajo Germantown Wearing Blanket
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    $3,000 - $4,000

    Navajo Germantown Wearing Blanket

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    $3,000 - $4,000
    8 Bids
    Sold for
    $2,100
  • Large Old Framed Wall Hanging Indian Banjara Cloth
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    $200 - $400

    Large Old Framed Wall Hanging Indian Banjara Cloth

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    $200 - $400
  • Fine Yeibichai Navajo Weaving by Darlene Yazzie
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    $1,800 - $2,200

    Fine Yeibichai Navajo Weaving by Darlene Yazzie

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    $1,800 - $2,200