The most expensive rug in the world

How much would you pay for a rug? Back in 2008 a Persian rug was sold for $4.5 million, it is a record selling price amount for a rug so far, over $700 per square inch. it is about four to five hundred years old and it may be silk. With such an exorbitant amount of money wouldn't you agree that it should really tie your living room together?  Well, one buyer believes so.

This Persian rug is from the 16th or 17th century  and it was previously owned by Doris Duke, she was a tobacco heiress and had purchased it back in 1990, before passing away she left it to the Newport Restoration Foundation.

This record may soon be beaten by the storied Pearl Carpet of Baroda, this finest rug is very similar to the one that decorates the Taj Mahal, it is from the 18th century.  This rug has three stunning rosettas made of diamonds, silvered gold, and it is embossed with gold set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds.

This rug was intended to grace the tomb of the prophet Mohammed, instead of that, the Maharaja's family decided to keep it under their possession.

If you haven't been to Doha, Qatar, this is your chance to purchase the unique and most expensive rug in the would, it is expected to be sold at about $14.5 million at the Sotheby's auction.

One might wonder the secret of keeping an antique rug preserved and what kind or maintenance it requires, we can start by 

cleaning our shoes before stepping in such an expensive rug as these ones.

You do not have to spend this high amount of money on a rug, nowadays you can find fine rugs and tapestries for a reasonable amount of money, and you don't have to travel around the world to find it either, such rugs can be found in your neighborhood.

You can truly lift up the spirit of your house with a fine rug.