: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Pair it with Emme Parsons’s gold metallic sandals and Dôen’s roomy raffia tote for that effortless summer feeling—but don’t forget to bring along La Ligne’s butter-yellow cashmere cardigan for when spring temperatures dip.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Despite its closed-toe design, these mules are comfortably breathable because they’re built with raffia straw, making them functionally and stylishly perfect for both spring and summer.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Bedside lamps with fabric shades like raffia or linen for soft visual interest, wall sconces—especially candle variations—for ambient glow, and a floor lamp near a lounge chair can create distinct lighting zones that support reading or winding down without screens.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Pair it with Emme Parsons’s gold metallic sandals and Dôen’s roomy raffia tote for that effortless summer feeling—but don’t forget to bring along La Ligne’s butter-yellow cashmere cardigan for when spring temperatures dip.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Despite its closed-toe design, these mules are comfortably breathable because they’re built with raffia straw, making them functionally and stylishly perfect for both spring and summer.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Bedside lamps with fabric shades like raffia or linen for soft visual interest, wall sconces—especially candle variations—for ambient glow, and a floor lamp near a lounge chair can create distinct lighting zones that support reading or winding down without screens.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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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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