: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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In terms of shoes, the brand is doubling down on thong sandals, jelly, raffia and more trendy styles for the summer.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Go Natural Design studio Bohlert Massey relied on a mix of natural textures on this Inlet Beach, Florida, porch, incorporating raffia throw pillows, a jute rug, and wicker furniture to heighten the small spot's breezy feel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Warm weather is upon us, and nothing says summer quite like the effortless charm of straw and raffia bags.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
The gold buckle and raffia-like design of the midsole give these shoes an elevated feel, ideal for dressing up.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Go Natural Design studio Bohlert Massey relied on a mix of natural textures on this Inlet Beach, Florida, porch, incorporating raffia throw pillows, a jute rug, and wicker furniture to heighten the small spot's breezy feel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Warm weather is upon us, and nothing says summer quite like the effortless charm of straw and raffia bags.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
The gold buckle and raffia-like design of the midsole give these shoes an elevated feel, ideal for dressing up.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 19 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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