This forest green color is one of the many shades extracted from the blue Mata plant, a plant with orange flowers, used in Costa Rica since pre-Columbian times for its medicinal properties + cotton plant, cultivated in the humid tropical soil of Buenos Aires, Puntarenas.

The terracotta color of this piece is extracted from the bark of the nance tree—characteristic of the dry tropical Pacific climate. The nance is a small, round fruit that turns from yellow to orange when ripe. It is sweet with a hint of acidity and is used in both Costa Rican cuisine and traditional medicine.

The deep blue color of this piece is extracted from Azul de Mata, a plant with orange flowers used in Costa Rica since pre-Columbian times for its medicinal properties. This blue hue, characteristic of traditional Costa Rican adobe houses, was obtained by mixing Azul de Mata with lime or clay. This paint not only provided color but also helped repel insects.

The earthy brown color of this piece comes from the bark of the nance tree and its ashes. The nance is a small, round fruit that turns from yellow to orange when ripe. It is sweet with a hint of acidity and is used in both Costa Rican cuisine and traditional medicine.

The mustard color of this piece reflects the roots of the yuquilla, a plant with long, robust roots from which shades ranging from yellow to brown are extracted. During the day, the opening of its lilac flowers allows sunlight to enter, favoring pollination. By closing at night, the yuquilla flowers prevent pollen from moistening and germinating before pollination.