Since the eighties he has travelled throughout Morocco and owns houses in both Tangiers and Taroudant.With his characteristic blend of artlessness and refreshing curiosity he has always been interested in Moroccan rugs – no matter how modest – with imagery reminiscent of modern art. Diamonds, stripes, squares, checks, zigzags, graffiti. Francois started importing rugs from Morocco over 30 years ago to furnish both his and his clients’ homes. The demand for these works of art has increased over the last few years, as these beautiful vintage pieces perfectly complement and give character and personality to the modern interiors now predominant both in Europe and around the world.He now has a showroom in Chelsea, West London, with a vast collection of up to 300 rugs, ranging from the small and affordable, to large vintage pieces – collectors’ items dating back as far as the 1930s.