Omar Châvez Santiago (a.k.a. Omar Chasan, b.1993) is a fourth- generation weaver from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, whose work bridges ancestral weaving traditions with contemporary design. In 2011 he established his studio, OCS - Limited Handwoven Pieces and Objects, as a space for research and experimentation with natural dyes, fibers, and unconventional forms. Chasan's pieces often transcend the rectangle, embracing organic shapes and intuitive processes that reflect his daily life, surroundings, and heritage.
This woven tapestry is one in a series of four small weavings. The series is based on sketches by Omar (see a reference photo in the last slide).
Via the artist:
These series of four small pieces is inspired by my Zapotec heritage and the meaning of grecas escalonadas in the traditional weaving of my hometown. I reimagined the grecas, preserving its symbolism as a representation of the life cycle, with each step reflecting a different stage of our journey. Through my rugs, I aim to share ancestral beliefs into the present day
