: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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The space features a rich palette of earthy tones such as sand, brick, and satin brass, complemented by natural materials such as oak, linen and raffia.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Seasonal standbys, such as Havaianas, are high on our editors’ shopping lists, while contemporary handbag must-haves, like Staud’s mini Moon bag and Hat Attack’s raffia shopper, are fail-proof options.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 June 2025
This rounded raffia mat is another textured pick that will refine your summer dining setups.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025
Wayfair’s selection of coastal furniture and decor includes so many rattan and raffia options.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Seasonal standbys, such as Havaianas, are high on our editors’ shopping lists, while contemporary handbag must-haves, like Staud’s mini Moon bag and Hat Attack’s raffia shopper, are fail-proof options.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 June 2025
This rounded raffia mat is another textured pick that will refine your summer dining setups.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025
Wayfair’s selection of coastal furniture and decor includes so many rattan and raffia options.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 10 June 2025
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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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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