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019 Persian Sennah - Gul Franki c.1940

ORIGIN:      Persian     GROUP:      Sennah
STYLE:       Gul Franki  SIZE:          6'6"x 4'0"
KNOTS        Persian

This beautiful carpet is very fine -with over 250 KPSI. There are 8 clusters of flowers (roses?) on a gold color field. The main border has further curvilinear flowers and leaves. The wool is very soft  and has a lovely patina.  The floral guls were made primarily for export to Europe where they were considered most desireable.  The name "Gul Franki" means French Gul

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