: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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Light oak runs across the floors, while raffia and leather adorn the walls.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Ferguson’s high-neck look is clad in green and blue Swarovski crystal florets and black raffia ravens.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Complete the ladylike look in Nili Lotan’s army green jacket, Joseph’s white poplin skirt, and Loeffler Randall’s raffia day clutch.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Other trends like a large woven bag that isn’t the usual wooden raffia fabric or a classic bucket bag in leather or canvas are on our radar as well.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
The design comes in five different colors and materials, including a seasonal raffia.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Stay on theme and style yours with Ulla Johnson’s crafty tank top, a pair of suede sandals from Staud, and a mini raffia tote, also from Ulla Johnson.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
The woven raffia is accented with sleek cognac leather forming a logo design, and the flared block heel feels equal parts retro and à la mode with what’s been shown on runways lately, but the 2-inch height won't leave you wobbly.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
What’s a beach vacation or summer outing without a raffia wedge?
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Ferguson’s high-neck look is clad in green and blue Swarovski crystal florets and black raffia ravens.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Complete the ladylike look in Nili Lotan’s army green jacket, Joseph’s white poplin skirt, and Loeffler Randall’s raffia day clutch.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Other trends like a large woven bag that isn’t the usual wooden raffia fabric or a classic bucket bag in leather or canvas are on our radar as well.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
The design comes in five different colors and materials, including a seasonal raffia.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Stay on theme and style yours with Ulla Johnson’s crafty tank top, a pair of suede sandals from Staud, and a mini raffia tote, also from Ulla Johnson.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
The woven raffia is accented with sleek cognac leather forming a logo design, and the flared block heel feels equal parts retro and à la mode with what’s been shown on runways lately, but the 2-inch height won't leave you wobbly.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
What’s a beach vacation or summer outing without a raffia wedge?
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
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raffia
noun
raf·fia
ˈraf-ē-ə 
: fiber from a palm of Madagascar and Africa used as a cord for weaving various articles (as baskets or hats) and for tying
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