Porfirio Gutierrez

So worth your time

This was an interesting and inspiring educational experience. The family was so patient with all our questions and helpful when we were dying. Nobody in my group of 5 had done anything like this. It...

Excellent introduction to natural dyes and woven art

Our small group tour of Oaxaca had arranged to visit the extended family compound, studio, workshop, and sales room of Porfirio Gutierrez, a nationally and internationally known proponent of the produ...

Among the Best of the Best!

Take a short 35 minute picturesque ride out of Oaxaca City and see how the ancients dyed their wools using only plants, insects and minerals. We were welcomed and made to feel at home by Porfirio and ...

Bucket List fullfilled

It has been 42 years since my return to Oaxaca. My hope was that the town, villages and culture had retained all their magic, pride in history and culture. Fortunately, we had been recommended to P...

Focus on the Masters: Oaxaca Art & Culture

It is hard to describe the full richness of our visit with Porfirio Gutierrez and his family. We were welcomed with open arms and shared a wonderful cultural exchange. We not only learned about the ...