: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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This stylish one combines faux leather with textured raffia for a subtle, elevated contrast.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Paula Ibiza’s slouchy raffia shopper.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The design highlights organic shapes, stone, and wood as well as raffia and marquetry.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Wicker refers to the method of weaving—most outdoor wicker furniture features materials such as rattan, raffia, bamboo, and willow reeds.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Paula Ibiza’s slouchy raffia shopper.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The design highlights organic shapes, stone, and wood as well as raffia and marquetry.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Wicker refers to the method of weaving—most outdoor wicker furniture features materials such as rattan, raffia, bamboo, and willow reeds.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 3 May. 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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