Definition of raffia
: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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Prana now rolls and ties each apparel item with raffia, instead of wrapping clothing in individual polybags.
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The film overflows with images of Africans looking amazing ― in (lion) furs, in raffia, in blinding gold.
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The result is bright raffia bags in chic, modern silhouettes.
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Nina Hertig of London’s Sigmar gallery has helped clients build a focus on the company’s vintage raffia pieces, or glass, or boxes and bowls.
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Cut a longer piece of raffia that fits around the entire box and string it through the tassel loops.
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The screen is 17th-century Japanese, and the metallic raffia wallcovering is by Phillip Jeffries.
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Tie your lei po‘o onto your head, and trim any excess raffia.
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Step 2: Braid Tie four 3-foot-long raffia cords (check craft stores) into a knot 6 inches from the end.
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Origin and Etymology of raffia
Malagasy rafia
RAFFIA Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of raffia for English Language Learners
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: material that looks like string, is made from palm leaves, and is used to make baskets, hats, etc.
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