: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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Simply add your favorite sandals and raffia basket bag, plus sunglasses, for chic, everyday outfits.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 July 2025
The versatile carry-all, crafted from bamboo, raffia, palm leaves, seagrass or natural straw, has a rich history in fashion, evolving from ancient basket styles into modern statement pieces over decades.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Hallmarks include nautical stripes, woven raffia, and lightweight knits that work any time of year.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Pair it with minimal sandals and a raffia clutch for cocktails by the beach, or go barefoot and wear it straight from your villa to dinner out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 July 2025
The versatile carry-all, crafted from bamboo, raffia, palm leaves, seagrass or natural straw, has a rich history in fashion, evolving from ancient basket styles into modern statement pieces over decades.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Hallmarks include nautical stripes, woven raffia, and lightweight knits that work any time of year.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Pair it with minimal sandals and a raffia clutch for cocktails by the beach, or go barefoot and wear it straight from your villa to dinner out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 12 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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