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10 of the World’s Most Expensive Carpets That Will Leave You in Awe!

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10 of the World’s Most Expensive Carpets That Will Leave You in Awe!

When we talk about carpets, almost instantly we think of the word “Persian”. It is no secret that the concept of carpet started somewhere in the Middle East. Ancient legends and folklore of the Middle East mention rugs and carpets (remember the good old story of Aladdin with his flying carpet?). The history of carpet weaving starts around 2500 years ago in Persia. Carpets were woven by weavers to cover the floors in the camps of the nomads. These expert skills in weaving carpets were passed from generation to generation. Finally, the tradition and occupation of carpet weaving gradually spread all across the world through the dispersion of the Persian Empire.


Now, carpets and rugs are an indispensable part of every modern home. It is usually the first thing you see when you enter a residence. Carpets also act as the focal point of common areas like the living room or dining room. Interior designers and decorators all agree that splurging a bit over your budget on a statement carpet is totally worth it. However, the owners of the rugs mentioned in this article took splurging to a whole other level! So, continue reading the article to know all about the world’s most expensive carpets and their worth.


1. $33 million worth, The Clark Sickle-Leaf Persian Carpet

2. $9.6 million worth, The Kirman Vase Rug

3. $7.7 million worth, The Mughal ‘Star Lattice’ Carpet

4. $5.5 million worth, The Pearl Carpet of Baroda

5. $4.4 million worth, The Louis XV Savonnerie Carpet

6. $4.45 million worth, The Silk Isfahan Rug

7. $2.4 million worth, Rothschild Tabriz Medallion Carpet

8. $4.3 million worth, The Safavid Prayer Rug

9. $182,500 worth, The Ziegler Mahal Rug

10. The invaluable, Bayeux Tapestry


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