


"I create color from natural materials. My dyes and my weavings are respected and I am famous for them — they have made me an ambassador for the Zapotec community. Through my art, I share my passion, my legacy and my culture with the world."
Porfirio Gutiérrez has dedicated his life to revitalizing traditional Zapotec dye techniques through masterful and innovative textiles. He has been featured on a PBS series on the arts and has created... read more
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12 items by Porfirio Gutierrez
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Oaxacan Trail
Artisan Crafted Wool Table Runner
Oaxacan Trail, Artisan Crafted Wool Table Runner
Porfirio Gutierrez
This beautiful table runner from Porfirio Gutierrez in Mexico is woven from pure wool yarns on a traditional pedal loom. The artisan dyes the wool with only natural pigments sourced from local... read more$414.99$373.49Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Oaxaca Diamond
Multicolored Handwoven Geometric 2.5 x 5 Zapotec Area Rug
Oaxaca Diamond, Multicolored Handwoven Geometric 2.5 x 5 Zapotec Area Rug
Porfirio Gutierrez
One of Oaxaca's most famous crafts — and there are many — is the handwoven Zapotec wool rugs. The best of these feature dyeing with plants and minerals. An example is this area rug in a traditional... read more$739.99$665.99Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Blue Labyrinth
Hand Crafted Blue Wool Area Rug with Natural Dyes (2x3.25)
Blue Labyrinth, Hand Crafted Blue Wool Area Rug with Natural Dyes (2x3.25)
Porfirio Gutierrez
Using wool yarns tinted with all-natural dyes derived from local materials, Oaxacan artisan Porfirio Gutierrez crafts this beautiful contemporary area rug. The hand-woven rug features a maze-like... read more$324.99$292.49Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Equalization
Modern Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)
Equalization, Modern Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)
Porfirio Gutierrez
Crafted by master weaver Porfirio Gutierrez in Oaxaca, Mexico, this contemporary area rug is a stunner. The rug is woven on a traditional loom using wool yarns dyed with natural pigments. The design... read more$879.99$791.99Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Earthen Steps
Versatile Neutral Hand Woven Geometric Area Rug (2x3.25)
Earthen Steps, Versatile Neutral Hand Woven Geometric Area Rug (2x3.25)
Porfirio Gutierrez
Working with pure wool and all-natural dyes obtained from local materials, Porfirio Gutierrez creates this marvelous area rug. The handwoven textile features a stair-like motif with colors of gray... read more$549.99$494.99Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Bold Steps
Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug from Mexico (2x3)
Bold Steps, Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug from Mexico (2x3)
Porfirio Gutierrez
Master weaver Porfirio Gutierrez in Mexico, creates this gorgeous contemporary area rug. The Oaxacan artisan weaves the rug by hand on a traditional loom, using wool that is tinted with natural... read more$559.99$503.99Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Modern Bricks
All Wool Neutral Colors Rectangular Area Rug (2.5x5)
Modern Bricks, All Wool Neutral Colors Rectangular Area Rug (2.5x5)
Porfirio Gutierrez
This handsome all-wool area rug is from Porfirio Gutierrez in Mexico, who is preserving his family's legacy of creating all-natural dyes for their hand-woven textiles. He creates a brick-like pattern... read more$867.99$781.19Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Repeating Lines
Red and Black Wool and Leather Shoulder Sling from Oaxaca
Repeating Lines, Red and Black Wool and Leather Shoulder Sling from Oaxaca
Porfirio Gutierrez
Timeless weaving meets modern design in this women's black and red shoulder sling. Designed and crafted by Porfirio Gutierrez, it features wool woven by hand on a traditional Zapotec loom. The leather... read more$129.99$116.99Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Red Sky Starburst
Handwoven Red Wool Shoulder Bag with Diamond Pattern
Red Sky Starburst, Handwoven Red Wool Shoulder Bag with Diamond Pattern
Porfirio Gutierrez
Porfirio Gutierrez's lovely handbag design depicts a multicolor starburst on a bright red sky. The Oaxacan textile artist weaves the fabric by hand on a Zapotec loom using wool colored with organic... read more$169.99$152.99Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Blue Sky Starburst
Handwoven Blue Wool Shoulder Bag with Diamond Pattern
Blue Sky Starburst, Handwoven Blue Wool Shoulder Bag with Diamond Pattern
Porfirio Gutierrez
Porfirio Gutierrez's lovely handbag design depicts a red and yellow starburst on a rich blue sky. The Oaxacan textile artist weaves the fabric by hand on a Zapotec loom using wool colored with organic... read more$169.99$152.99Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Rainbow in Mitla
Striped 100% Handwoven Wool Shoulder Bag from Oaxaca
Rainbow in Mitla, Striped 100% Handwoven Wool Shoulder Bag from Oaxaca
Porfirio Gutierrez
Evoking a rainbow in the archaeological site of Mitla, master weaver Porfirio Gutierrez creates a beautiful shoulder bag. He weaves the fabric by hand on a Zapotec loom using wool colored with organic... read more$169.99$152.99Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez
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Redwood Star Paths
Zapotec Naturally-Dyed Dark Red Wool 2.5 x 5 Ft Area Rug
Redwood Star Paths, Zapotec Naturally-Dyed Dark Red Wool 2.5 x 5 Ft Area Rug
Porfirio Gutierrez
Add a bit of artisan luxury to any room in your home with this beautiful area rug. Handwoven on a Zapotec loom, it takes its colors from natural dyes derived from cochineal and pecan shells. Porfirio... read more$617.99$556.19Artist: Porfirio Gutierrez