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Gol Farang گل فرنگ

Gol farang (Persian 'European flower') is a design of naturalistic roses, rose sprays or bouquets drawn in a European manner, either scattered across the field or set in rows. How and when the style entered Persian weaving is debated.

Also Gol-e Farang · Gol Farangi · Gul Farangi · Gol Farangh · European flower · foreign flower

See also Pictorial rug

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Gol Farang: a detail of Antique Esfandeghe Fine Golfarang Persian Saddle Bag Face
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In the collection

Gol Farang, in the collection.

Contemporary Fine Sanneh Moshiri Gol Farang Persian Rug
Contemporary Fine Sanneh Moshiri Gol Farang Persian RugN° 001
193 × 136 cm
Sanneh · New
$5,890AUD
Bakhtiari Golfarang vagireh
Bakhtiari Faradonbeh Golfarang Vagireh Sampler Persian Rug, c. 1940s–50sN° 002
127 × 93 cm
Faradonbe Bakhtiari · Vintage · Mid 20th Century
$4,590AUD
Bakhtiari Golfarang rug
Vintage Faradonbeh Bakhtiari Golfarang Persian RugN° 003
163 × 103 cm
Faradonbe Bakhtiari · Third Quarter 20th Century
$3,890AUD
Antique Zanjan GolFarang Persian Runner Rug, 496x110cm
Antique Zanjan GolFarang Persian Runner RugN° 004
496 × 110 cm
Zanjan · 1920–1940
$7,890AUD
Small Afshar Golfarang Rug
Afshar Golfarang Persian RugN° 005
79 × 65 cm
Afshar Kerman · Third Quarter 20th Century
$750AUD
Afshar Golfarang 76x53cm Persian Rug
Afshar Golfarang Persian RugN° 006
76 × 53 cm
Afshar Kerman · Third Quarter 20th Century
$750AUD
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