Román Gutierrez Ruiz is a master textile artist from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, recognized for his work preserving and expanding traditional weaving and natural dye techniques. He began weaving at the age of twelve, learning the sarape tradition from his father, and has since expanded his knowledge through research, international collaboration, and teaching in cultural institutions across Mexico. 

His work is distinguished by the exploration of diverse materials and by the revival of historic textile techniques such as twisted feather spinning, a pre-Hispanic method that allows down feathers to be woven into textiles. Through his artistic practice, research, and teaching, Román continues to expand the possibilities of Mexican textile art while honoring the deep traditions of his community.  

Feria Maestros del Arte: 2024, 2026  

AWARDS/ PREMIOS

•  2020 Presidential Award, Grand Prize
  Contest, FONART Mexico City CDMX
• 2006 Special Prize in the 3rd
  edition of the National contest ¨Great Works of Popular Art Living Legends,¨
  Mexico City, CDMX
• 2005 Best Piece of Rescue of Antique Pieces, in the 2nd Edition of the National Contest ¨Great Works of
  Popular Art Living Legends,¨ Mexico City, CDMX

ARTIST INFORMATION / Información sobre el artista  

Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca 

Cel / Whatsapp: 951-242-4576 

Email rgutierrez.r@hotmail.com  

Facebook: Roman Gutierrez  

Instagram: roman.gutierrez.ruiz