: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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Wicker refers to the method of weaving—most outdoor wicker furniture features materials such as rattan, raffia, bamboo, and willow reeds.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Pair its wrinkle-free material and beachy terry-cloth texture with a raffia crossbody bag, and pack it into your suitcase for vacation.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale shoe deals Level up your shoe closet with some Amazon spring sale finds, too, like these raffia espadrille sandals that are 44% off, plus mesh ballet flats from Sam Edelman that are marked down to just $40.
—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
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Pair its wrinkle-free material and beachy terry-cloth texture with a raffia crossbody bag, and pack it into your suitcase for vacation.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale shoe deals Level up your shoe closet with some Amazon spring sale finds, too, like these raffia espadrille sandals that are 44% off, plus mesh ballet flats from Sam Edelman that are marked down to just $40.
—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
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 20 Apr. 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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