Porfirio Gutierrez is a Mexican artisan and advocate specializing in the weaving traditions of Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca.

Upon returning to Oaxaca, he rediscovered his heritage and the importance of weaving and has since worked to create and promote the making of wool rugs using traditional materials and techniques.

Gutierrez divides his time between Oaxaca and California, not only to sell his family's wares but also to speak and research about weaving and Zapotec culture.

[2][6][1] He began weaving at age twelve, learning from his father, but he also took classes with Vergilio Gómez and Carlomagno Pedro Martinez, who encouraged Porfirio to find his own style.

[8][10] This workshop revolves the central patio of the family home, where areas are set off for dying, drying, weaving and exhibition.

[11] Porfirio himself works as an advocate, educator, researcher and cultural ambassador as well as weaver, with speaking engagements in the United States.

In both Mexico and the United States, Gutierrez advocates for the use of natural dyes, rather than the synthetics used by almost all other weaving families due to ease of use and cost.

[10][8][12] Although the family business still is based in Teotitlan, Gutierrez divides his time between his hometown and a small studio he has in Ventura, California.

[3][10] Gutierrez is a master weaver whose work has been featured in publications, museums and art galleries in the United States, Europe and Latin America.

[10] His work has toured in the United States, England, Egypt, Norway, Denmark and Canada, along with his native Mexico.

[7] They exclusively use natural dyes made from ingredients sourced from Oaxaca, such as cochineal, tree moss, pomegranate, Mexican tarragon and indigo.