{"id":51089,"date":"2024-06-28T18:26:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T17:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/?p=51089"},"modified":"2024-06-28T18:26:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T17:26:15","slug":"top-10-most-expensive-rugs-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/top-10-most-expensive-rugs-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most Expensive Rugs in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Top 10 Most Expensive Rugs<\/span><\/em><\/strong>: When we talk about rugs<\/strong>, we instantly think of them as an indispensable part of all modern homes. Rugs<\/a><\/strong> also serve as the focal point of common areas, such as the living room<\/a><\/strong> or dining room<\/a>.<\/strong> But it wasn\u2019t always like this. The history of rug <\/strong>weaving began about 2,500 years ago<\/strong> in Persia. Weavers created rugs to cover the floors in nomadic camps. These specialized skills in rug weaving were passed down from generation to generation, and rugs became works of art <\/strong>whose history is embedded in their characteristics. In this article, the LUXXU blog<\/a><\/strong> highlights the Top 10 Most Expensive and Artistic Rugs in the World.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See also: Luxurious Rugs: The Ultimate Home Accessory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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1.\u00a0$33 Million Worth, The Clark Sickle-Leaf Persian Carpet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This 17th-century antique Persian rug<\/strong> sold for a record-breaking $33.7 million<\/strong>. The rug is named after its former owner, William A. Clark<\/strong>, an industrialist and senator from Montana. It features a red background with a scimitar-leaf design and is considered one of the finest examples of its kind. The auction at Sotheby\u2019s in New York surprised everyone as it broke all records, becoming the most expensive rug ever <\/strong>sold. The anonymous buyer from the Middle East, who was unwilling to let it go at almost any price, acquired this rare handmade masterpiece for a museum in that country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2.\u00a0$9.6 Million Worth,<\/strong> The Kirman Vase Rug\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Kirman Vase Rug<\/strong> was acknowledged as the first known rug to have the renowned and rare Herati design<\/strong>. It is embellished with vibrant flowers, leaves, and branches on a striking blue background and has a wavy finish. It is one of the most stunning rugs historically. The auction at Christie\u2019s auction house attracted a remarkable number of participants, and the bidding began at \u00a3150,000. The rug was ultimately sold for $9.6 million<\/strong> in 2013, making history as one of the most\u00a0expensive rugs<\/strong>\u00a0ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EDITOR\u00b4S CHOICE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Verona Round Rug<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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See also: LUXXU\u2019s Sofa Collection: The Epitome of Luxury Living<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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3.\u00a0$7.7 Million Worth, The Mughal \u2018Star Lattice\u2019 Carpet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The 18th-century North Indian Pashmina<\/strong> wool carpet <\/strong>measures 12.9 feet by 13.6 feet. It has a rich scarlet background that is accentuated with a golden latticework pattern of interlocking 12-point stars that surround symmetrical clusters of jasmine and lotus blossoms. It is one of only 12 Millefleur (a thousand flowers) rugs from the era. Experts and critics call it \u201cthe most magnificent of all decorative carpets<\/strong>.\u201d This piece is a legacy of the fine Mughal\u00a0craftsmanship<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0of rugs and carpets from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4.\u00a0$5.5 Million Worth, The Pearl Carpet of Baroda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The\u00a0Pearl Carpet of Baroda<\/strong>\u00a0was commissioned by Khande Rao Gaekwad,<\/strong> the Maharaja of Baroda<\/strong>, in 1865 for the Prophet Muhammad\u2019s mausoleum in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The extraordinary attention to detail makes this wonderful\u00a0tapestry\u00a0shine like a piece of jewelry. The base of silk and beautiful deer hide, millions of Basra pearls, rubies, emeralds, and other precious stones make this specific piece so remarkable. It is one of the most prestigious examples of the craftsmanship of\u00a0Indian hand-knotted rugs<\/strong>. An anonymous buyer purchased the luxurious Barodra Pearl Carpet<\/strong> at a Sotheby\u2019s auction for 5.5 million dollars.<\/strong> It is currently on display at the Qatar National Museum.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oya Rug<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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5.\u00a0$4.5 Million Worth, The Silk Isfahan Rug<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A stunning Silk Isfahan Rug<\/strong> was sold at Christie\u2019s<\/strong> in June 2008 to a Long Island resident who preferred to remain anonymous. Perhaps because they paid $4.5 million<\/strong> for this Persian rug, which once belonged to Doris Duke<\/strong>, a New York-born philanthropist, Duke purchased the carpet in 1990. When\u00a0she\u00a0died in 1993, she left the 7\u20197 \u201cx5\u20197\u201d carpet to the Newport Restoration Foundation. The Silk Isfahan Rug<\/strong> from the 17th century comes in 14 different colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See also: LUXXU\u2019s Modern Dining Rooms: The Book of Contemporary Luxury<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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6.\u00a0$4.4 Million Worth, The Louis XV Savonnerie Carpet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Taking a few steps away from the East for a moment, we find this 18th-century French<\/strong> masterpiece.<\/strong> This stunning carpet, designed by Pierre-Josse Perrot<\/strong> and woven between 1740 and 1750, is embellished with incredible detail. It is an awe-inspiring piece with a complex, almost three-dimensional design<\/strong>. The design vividly illustrates France\u2019s 18th-century royal arms, military trophies, flowers, and ornaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tempus Rug<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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7. $4.3 Million Worth, The Safavid Prayer Rug<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This Safavid Prayer Rug<\/strong> was valued between $127,368 and $191,052. The Nastaliq-inscribed Persian carpet from the 1575 era fetched a whopping $4.3 million<\/strong>, ranking it as one of the most expensive rugs<\/strong> ever sold at auction. The inscriptions imply that it might have been a diplomatic gift given to the Ottoman Turks <\/strong>by the Safavid Persian court.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See also: Stylish Living Rooms Book: The Guide to a Luxurious Living Space<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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8.\u00a0$2.4 Million Worth, Rothschild Tabriz Medallion Carpet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Rothschild\u00a0Tabriz\u00a0Medallion Carpet<\/strong> from the 16th century<\/strong> was stolen from the Rothschild family in Austria by the Nazis during World War II.<\/strong> The exquisite Persian rug measures over 20 feet long and sold for $2.4 million.<\/strong> Qatar\u2019s Sheikh al-Thani<\/strong> was the buyer. The carpet is made in northwest Persia. It was initially valued at $400,000 before the sale. The Rothschild Tabriz Medallion Carpet is now housed in Qatar\u2019s Museum of Islamic Art<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Valencia Rug<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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9. $2 Million Worth, Edmond J. Safra\u2019s Safavid Carpet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This late 16th-century<\/strong> Safavid Rug<\/strong> from East Persia was sold at a Sotheby\u2019s auction<\/strong> in November 2005 for $2.032 million.<\/strong> The rug features an intricate floral design and is made from silk, making it both beautiful <\/strong>and valuable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. $790,000 Worth, \u2018Polonaise\u2019 Silk and Metal-Thread Rug<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This splendid Isphahan<\/strong> or Kashan Rug<\/strong>, originating from central Persia, was sold at a private auction by Sotheby\u2019s<\/strong> in 2015 for $790,000<\/strong>. Featuring an intricate floral design made with silk and metal threads, this rug stands out for both its beauty <\/strong>and its artistry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EDITOR\u00b4S CHOICE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aion Rug<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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See also: A Suburban Villa Paradise In Calabasas By LUXXU<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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