: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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The Betty Raffia Heel blends the casual raffia texture with the elegance of gold accents.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Platform sandals with natural fabrics—think espadrilles, raffia-weave soles, and the like—extend the silhouette when paired with wide-leg jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
The raffia finish, chunky platform, and oversized buckles give these sandals an elevated feel, yet the padded footbed and soft lining provide all-day comfort.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The seven rooms have white and oat-colored linens and raffia lampshades, and many have freestanding tubs.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Platform sandals with natural fabrics—think espadrilles, raffia-weave soles, and the like—extend the silhouette when paired with wide-leg jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
The raffia finish, chunky platform, and oversized buckles give these sandals an elevated feel, yet the padded footbed and soft lining provide all-day comfort.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The seven rooms have white and oat-colored linens and raffia lampshades, and many have freestanding tubs.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 22 Feb. 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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