About Us

John Siddle has been repairing rugs since 1973, when he learnt his skills from Mehdi, the local rug repairer from the beautiful bazaar in Shiraz.  He had to learn in the traditional way of a Persian apprentice - looking, imitating, using very few words, and showing constant respect for the master.  He gave up his career as a language teacher to dedicate his life to restoring rugs.   More...

Charlotte Craig, started repairing rugs in 1978.  After a career in project management, she has now gone back to this ancient craft, and does repairs from her home in the South of France.  Both John and Charlotte are passionate about rugs, in particular old tribal rugs made from natural-dyed hand-spun wool.  More...

More recently, John and Charlotte decided to pass on these valuable skills and traditions to others, and now run workshops to teach students how to make Persian rugs.  Lessons in repairing rugs can also be carried out on request.