Curtains are screens of heavy cloth or other material that can be raised or lowered at the front of a stage or used to cover windows.
They are designed to serve either aesthetics or functionality purposes. While they are manufactured to be affordable for every middle class, there are some that are luxurious and very expensive.
One of the curtains on our list is worth over $120 million, which is equivalent to the price of more than 200 houses in New York. The average cost of homes in New York, according to Zillow, is $449,826.
These curtains are all works of art and are designed to be the centerpiece of any room. They are also incredibly expensive, and most people can only dream of owning one.
Below are the top ten(10) most expensive curtains worldwide:
1. Marie Antoinette’s Curtains – $125 million
These curtains were made for Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, in the late 18th century.
They are made of silk and brocade and are embroidered with gold and silver. The curtains are currently hanging in the Palace of Versailles.
2. The Swarovski Crystal Curtain – $6 million
The Swarovski Crystal Curtain was created by Swarovski in 2009 for the Academy Awards. It is made of over 100,000 crystals and weighs over three tons.
The curtain is 60 feet tall and 30 feet wide.
3. The Golden Curtain – $5 million
The Golden Curtain is made of solid gold and is encrusted with diamonds. It was created by Indian jeweler Dilip Jain in 2012. The curtain is 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide.
4. The Diamond Curtain – $4 million
This curtain is made of silk and is encrusted with over 100,000 diamonds. It was created by Russian jeweler Alexander Shorokhov in 2013. The curtain is 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide.
5. The Velvet Curtain – $3 million
It is made of velvet and is encrusted with rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. It was created by Italian jeweler Bulgari in 2014. The curtain is 15 feet tall and 15 feet wide.
6. The Lace Curtain – $2 million
This curtain is made of handmade lace and is encrusted with pearls and diamonds. It was created by French designer Christian Lacroix in 2015. The curtain is 18 feet tall and 18 feet wide.
7. The Silk Curtain – $1 million
The Sil Curtain is made of silk and is embroidered with gold and silver thread. It was created by Chinese designer Guo Pei in 2016. The curtain is 20 feet tall and 20 feet wide.
8. The Brocade Curtain – $500,000
The curtain is made of brocade and is encrusted with crystals and beads. It was created by Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani in 2017. The curtain is 25 feet tall and 25 feet wide.
9. The Taffeta Curtain – $300,000
This curtain is made of taffeta and is embroidered with gold and silver thread. It was created by Italian designer Dolce & Gabbana in 2018. The curtain is 30 feet tall and 30 feet wide.
10. The Chiffon Curtain – $100,000
The Chiffon curtain curtain is made of chiffon and is embroidered with beads and sequins. It was created by French designer Chanel in 2019. The curtain is 35 feet tall and 35 feet wide.
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