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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  • Hand-Knotted Baluch Rug, 4 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Hand-Knotted Baluch Rug, 4 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vogt Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Hand-Knotted Tribal Rug, 7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 5 in.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Hand-Knotted Tribal Rug, 7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 5 in.

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Vogt Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Navajo Textile, 4 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 8 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $500

    Navajo Textile, 4 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 8 in.

    Est.
    $200 - $500
    2 Bids
    Sold for
    $550
  • Indigo Blue Calico Encircled Sunburst Applique Quilt, 19th Century
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    $400 - $500

    Indigo Blue Calico Encircled Sunburst Applique Quilt, 19th Century

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Nellie Tsosie, Navajo Miniature Rugs
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    $500 - $800

    Nellie Tsosie, Navajo Miniature Rugs

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    6 Bids
    Sold for
    $375
  • Matilda Yazzie, Navajo Miniature Rugs
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    $400 - $800

    Matilda Yazzie, Navajo Miniature Rugs

    Est.
    $400 - $800
    1 Bid
    Sold for
    $200
  • (7) Navajo Miniature Rugs
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    $400 - $600

    (7) Navajo Miniature Rugs

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    3 Bids
    Sold for
    $250
  • African Mali Marka Janus Double Face Helmet Mask with Metal Accents

    African Mali Marka Janus Double Face Helmet Mask with Metal Accents

  • Vintage Navajo Rug
    Estimate
    $400 - $800

    Vintage Navajo Rug

    Est.
    $400 - $800
    4 Bids
    Sold for
    $250
  • Mexican Zapotec Wool Rug with God's Eye and Mythology Patterns
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Mexican Zapotec Wool Rug with God's Eye and Mythology Patterns

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    $100 - $200
  • A Hausa/Yoruba man's tunic, riga
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500

    A Hausa/Yoruba man's tunic, riga

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    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Navajo (Diné) Rug, 20th Century 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Navajo (Diné) Rug, 20th Century 

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • (9) Central and South American Machetes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    (9) Central and South American Machetes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    3 Bids
    Sold for
    $700
  • Rug, 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 4 in.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400

    Rug, 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 4 in.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
    5 Bids
    Sold for
    $225
  • 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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    $400 - $600

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    $200 - $300

    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
  • (5) Peruvian Handwoven Textiles - AS IS
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    $150 - $300

    (5) Peruvian Handwoven Textiles - AS IS

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

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    $200 - $300

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $150 - $300
  • (2) Framed Hand-Woven Bolivian Textiles
    Estimate
    $300 - $600

    (2) Framed Hand-Woven Bolivian Textiles

    Est.
    $300 - $600
    10 Bids
    Sold for
    $375
  • Group of Eight Southwestern Rugs and Textiles, 20th Century
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Group of Eight Southwestern Rugs and Textiles, 20th Century

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Vintage Navajo Wide Ruins Textile
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Vintage Navajo Wide Ruins Textile

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • An early South American pictorial textile
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    An early South American pictorial textile

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Bornean Pua Kumbu Ceremonial Textile
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200

    Bornean Pua Kumbu Ceremonial Textile

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • Ethnographic Ceremonial Eating Mat
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Ethnographic Ceremonial Eating Mat

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    1 Bid
    Sold for
    $150
  • Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment
    Estimate
    $350 - $600

    Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment

    Est.
    $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
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Pua Kumbu, Malaysian Borneo, Textile

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    $400 - $600