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Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Porfirio Gutiérrez | Official selection for inclusion in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

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Multicoloured Handwoven Geometric 2.5 x 5 Zapotec Area Rug, "Oaxaca Diamond"

Product ID: 409338

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... more

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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 geometric design by master weaver Porfirio Gutierrez. He works on a traditional handloom.

  • 1.12 kgs
  • 2.5 lbs
  • 0.8 m L x 1.53 m W
  • 2.62 ft. L x 5 ft. W
  • Fringe: 1 cm L
  • Fringe: 0.4" L

  • 100% wool
  • Dry cleaning recommended
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 409338
Porfirio Gutiérrez
Porfirio Gutiérrez

Mexico

Handwoven Zapotec wool textiles

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Smithsonian Folklife Festival Chosen for inclusion in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

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Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Featured at the 2018 Folklife Festival and the National Museum of the American Indian, Porfirio has dedicated his life to revitalizing traditional Zapotec dye techniques through masterful and innovative textiles.

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Porfirio Gutiérrez Handwoven Zapotec wool textiles

"I create colour 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 revitalising traditional Zapotec dye techniques through masterful and innovative textiles. He has been... read more

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