Totomoxtle is a new material that harnesses the brilliant spectrum of colour seen in the husks of heirloom corn. Ranging from deep purples, to soft creams, Totomoxtle showcases the range of species of native corn that exist in Mexico. Each husk is cut and peeled off the cob, ironed flat and glued onto a paper pulp or textile backing. At this point the material is ready to be cut by hand or laser into small pieces that are reassembled to make marquetry for furniture or interior surfaces. Tototmoxtle operates in partnership with the community of Tonahuixtla, a small village of Mixtec farmers in south west Mexico. The arrival of industrial agriculture to the area and the lack of employment opportunities have caused a mass migration, the erosion of the land and the loss of native seeds. Fernando Laposse has been working with a group of families from there since 2016 trying to reverse the situation by returning to the traditional agricultural traditions and harnessing the new materials.