: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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For a pop of color (and raffia), consider this adorable bedside lamp.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2024
Marni’s mini raffia tote ties the entire look together.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 July 2024
The sandals come in 20 colors and materials, including raffia, cognac, and denim for $59.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2024
One of our favorites right now is the Soda Engine Slides, a classic summer shoe with a woven raffia upper and pearl details.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Peoplemag, 7 July 2024
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2024
Marni’s mini raffia tote ties the entire look together.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 July 2024
The sandals come in 20 colors and materials, including raffia, cognac, and denim for $59.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2024
One of our favorites right now is the Soda Engine Slides, a classic summer shoe with a woven raffia upper and pearl details.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Peoplemag, 7 July 2024
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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