Rug as Wall Art

(via urbanoutfitters.com)

I saw this rug  here and read the reviews on it. Love the pattern but... "faded quickly", looks thin... could this work as art?  Stapled around canvas or hung over a rod?  Yes, I think so!  You know, hanging tapestries has been around for centuries.  It measures 3' x 5' and for $34, why not?  I love the look of oversized art. 

I could definitely see it framed too, but don't know if I could find an economical frame that size.   Or... you could cover it with plexiglass like here.

What you think?  Crazy?