: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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And weren’t Gen Z’s own raffia hats woven by rural Malagasies, the very opposite of big corporations?—Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2025 The new Luggage silhouettes and leather pochettes referenced Phoebe [Philo]-era minimalism, while structured raffia totes added a fun, collectible edge.—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Bundle strands of raffia and pinch in the middle.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 These Mary Jane-style flats from Birdies have a mesh upper so the raffia doesn’t directly touch your foot and won’t cause blisters.—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raffia
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