This looks like it could have been a gorgeous carpet! Still has something to it! Please post photographs of the reverse side, the rug appears to possibly be handmade, perhaps amritsar/indian antique

It has quite beautiful character. The condition on this carpet, provided there are no other unseen structure problems, would still be considered poor at best. It does appear to have potential, although the photograph quality is limited and it really is best to see in person. Of the rugs you have posted, this would appear to be the most viable of the bunch to have a good potential market value if it were put to auction or sold to a dealer. These are the two determinants for market value.

However, as the condition is quite rough, the repair quality unknown and quite extensive, this will never be considered a pristine or exemplary piece. If the repair is done properly and in the spirit of the original rug, the carpet will have great decorative value. At times, rugs with high decorative value may sell for exceedingly high prices, however, for Indian rugs of the 19th century, not many have pushed the envelope over the six figures in public sale, and especially those with extensive restorations.

I very much look forward to seeing the repairs, regardless of the points above, it is a shame to not do something with this rug and I am glad to hear you will bring it back to service

And Sir the best thing about this is; I just remembered I have a twin of this carpet. Believe or not I have another rug which is almost identical to this one and in a much better shape. Although colours have faded a bit but that is supposed to happen in such a long period. I use it in my guestroom. will post more detailed pictures of it in a while; this one happened to be on my computer.

front of carpet:

restored part back

I was advised by the restoration guy to get the rug professionaly washed; which would enhance the colours and also balance the difference in shade of restored and rest of rug. I still have to get it washed.

Thank you for the reply. The first rug photo in this topic is under restoration; so don't know how it will turn out. what do you think the estimated current value of this second one; which has been repaired be; considering it is an antique Agra?

The second rug has problematic areas, and it also appears as thought he back may have been used as the front at some point.

I came across this Agra Rug on Oriental-Carpets.com which resembles these two rugs; more like the first one i would say. would the experts kindly take a look and see if these can be of same type and by same manufacturer of that time. http://www.oriental-carp...f462957ac028b66/id/37482

This rug has been listed as 1880; mine is also very very old. and they even have the same size; Almost 18 ft length and 11 ft breadth.

True; i get your point. Thanks for the kind advice.

From back.

Thanks! The restorer used Vegetable dyes same as ones used in the Rug originally.

You are right. Seeing in person would best tell the story. I am not sure about moth but probably you are right as I wouldn't have been able tell moth damage if I had seen it :)

Thank you KAD. I agreed with the Agra origin of these rugs, taking into account the historical ties of our ancestors with that part of India; my great great grand father had ordered marble from Agra to be used in a palace he had built.
The restorer was of the view that vegetable dyes were used in this rug; which have a bit of shine with age; thus he used natural dyes in restoring.But it is possible that these can be persian. Is there a scientific way to tell age if a rug?