Carpets

If only Aladdin’s magical carpet was real, then we would all fly. However, carpets are indeed fascinating even without flight. They can set the atmosphere in a room, add warmth and insulation, emphasise a home’s decorations, and express the homeowners’ style. Whether it oriental rug or modern wall-to-wall style, carpeting inspires a sense of personality to a place. If you are looking to sell your home, then perhaps one of the wisest choices you can make when choosing a carpet is to go with the traditional one colour matting, which is usually a shade of grey or light brown. But if you want to add a personal touch to your home then consider opting for a beautifully decorated piece. Whether you want a traditional or a modern type, you can always find something of value among the wide range of styles and ply thicknesses available. The culture of carpets is thousands of years old, and some pieces are so valuable that they became part of the UNESCO heritage. Take as an example the Azerbaijani carpet, also known as a Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Turkish and Afghan ones are also held very high in regard and considered as being some of the finest pieces in existence. Of course, the factors that play a major role in establishing the value and the price of such a rug are always to be found in the manufacturing process. Was the carpet handmade? Is the pattern intricate, exclusive, or unique? How much time did the craftsman work to obtain it? What materials were used? Depending on the answers, the carpet can be worth a small fortune. For example, the world’s most expensive carpet was sold in 2009 for more than $9.5 million.