The Weavers of Spitalfields: In Conversation with Christopher Farr and Chris Dyson

Part of London Textile Month, with programmes running throughout September 2026.

Matthew Bourne, co-founder of Christopher Farr Design, and Chris Dyson join Museum of the Home's Echo Godfrey, Curatorial Officer, and Ailsa Hendry, Collections Manager, chaired by editor and crafts specialist Tamsin Blanchard.

This In Conversation event will discuss the inspiration behind the ‘Spitalfields’ Rug, a modern interpretation of an historic fragment of Huguenot silk tapestry, installed in the Museum’s 1690s period room as part of London Textile Month.

This contemporary design is a collaboration between rug experts Christopher Farr and local resident and architect Chris Dyson.

Learn more about the installation: Woven Lives in Spitalfields: Chris Dyson x Christopher Farr.

About Christopher Farr

Christopher Farr are expert producers of custom rugs, designed in close collaboration with their clients. Almost 40 years ago, Christopher Farr set out to protect and preserve the world’s weaving traditions, while exploring the creative possibilities of design. Since then, they have maintained a dedication to quality and an uncompromising pursuit of beauty that has helped revolutionise rug design

About Chris Dyson Architects

Chris Dyson Architects is an award-winning architectural studio based in Spitalfields, London, founded by Chris Dyson in 2004. The team has a reputation for intelligent conservation, inventive new buildings and artist collaborations. Current and recent projects include part of the redevelopment of the Bishopsgate Goodsyard, a new building for Harrow Arts Centre, plans for the Truman Brewery’s historic boiler house, the redevelopment of Tracey Emin’s former East End studio, planning for a new City of London hotel, residential conversion at The Charterhouse and a variety of residential schemes in London and Scotland.

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