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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  • Large Old Framed Wall Hanging Indian Banjara Cloth
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    $400 - $800

    Large Old Framed Wall Hanging Indian Banjara Cloth

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    $400 - $800
    Sarasota Estate Auction
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    $200
  • Unique Pueblo Native American Polychrome Vase
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    $200 - $400

    Unique Pueblo Native American Polychrome Vase

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    $200 - $400
    Sarasota Estate Auction
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    $100
  • Unmarked Pueblo Native American Pottery
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    $200 - $400

    Unmarked Pueblo Native American Pottery

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    $200 - $400
    Sarasota Estate Auction
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    $100
  • Unmarked Pueblo Native American Polychrome Pottery
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    $200 - $400

    Unmarked Pueblo Native American Polychrome Pottery

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    $200 - $400
    Sarasota Estate Auction
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    $100
  • Pre-Columbian Head Fragment
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    $100 - $200

    Pre-Columbian Head Fragment

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    $100 - $200
    Sarasota Estate Auction
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    $50
  • Navajo Native American Saddle Blanket, 43"L - Mezzanine Gallery Shop at Metropolitan Museum
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    $300 - $500

    Navajo Native American Saddle Blanket, 43"L - Mezzanine...

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    $300 - $500
  • Baluch Yastic / Prayer Carpet Kilim, 36"L - Mezzanine Gallery Shop at Metropolitan Museum
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    $150 - $250

    Baluch Yastic / Prayer Carpet Kilim, 36"L - Mezzanine G...

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    $150 - $250
  • Baluch Pictorial War Rug / Kilim - Mezzanine Gallery Shop at Metropolitan Museum
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    $350 - $550

    Baluch Pictorial War Rug / Kilim - Mezzanine Gallery Sh...

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    $350 - $550
  • 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
  • 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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  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    $150 - $300

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $150 - $300
  • 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 ...

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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 Tapestr...

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    $300 - $500
  • 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
  • African Carved Wood Mask Assortment
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    $400 - $600

    African Carved Wood Mask Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Native American Indian Apache 'Crown Dancer' Kachina Doll Assortment
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    $200 - $400

    Native American Indian Apache 'Crown Dancer' Kachina Do...

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    $200 - $400
  • Peruvian Chancay Mummy Doll Assortment
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    $50 - $100

    Peruvian Chancay Mummy Doll Assortment

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    $50 - $100
  • African Songye Fetish Figure
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    $300 - $500

    African Songye Fetish Figure

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    $300 - $500
  • Navajo Germantown Wearing Blanket
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    $3,000 - $5,000

    Navajo Germantown Wearing Blanket

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    $3,000 - $5,000
    15 Bids
    Sold for
    $3,250
  • Chimayo Blanket
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    $800 - $1,000

    Chimayo Blanket

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    $800 - $1,000
    1 Bid
    Sold for
    $400
  • Two Woolen Area Rugs, Serapi and Kazak; Approx. 6' x 4'
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    $400 - $450

    Two Woolen Area Rugs, Serapi and Kazak; Approx. 6' x 4'...

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    $400 - $450
  • Turkish Kilim, Modern
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    $400 - $800

    Turkish Kilim, Modern

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    $400 - $800
    8 Bids
    Sold for
    $500
  • Navajo Woven Wool Rug with Letters
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    $300 - $500
  • Chimayo Wool Blanket
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    $600 - $800

    Chimayo Wool Blanket

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    $600 - $800
    2 Bids
    Sold for
    $400
  • Mola Assortment
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    $150 - $200

    Mola Assortment

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    $150 - $200
  • Native American Style Doll Assortment
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    $300 - $500

    Native American Style Doll Assortment

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    $300 - $500
  • Vintage Model of an Eskimo Inuit Kayak, circa 1900-1920
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    $500 - $750

    Vintage Model of an Eskimo Inuit Kayak, circa 1900-1920...

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    $500 - $750
  • Doshemalti Turkish Rug, 82"L - Mezzanine Gallery Shop at Metropolitan Museum
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    $700 - $800

    Doshemalti Turkish Rug, 82"L - Mezzanine Gallery Shop a...

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    $700 - $800