raffia

noun

raf·fia ˈra-fē-ə

: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving

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Standouts included Nia Thomas’ collection which featured paper raffia in a Ferrari red shade and her signature knits with intricate beading and button details throughout. —

Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025 Equally notable for the season are fringe and raffia, two themes Kahn says can be easily pared back to city and vacation wardrobes. —

Talia Abbas, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025 Tabletops wear Hawaiian skirts trimmed in raffia, a folding screen has jagged teeth, and a coffee table sprayed jet black is cut in the shape of the United States. —

Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2025 The curved headboards recall a classic Victorian shape but they’re made from woven vinyl raffia to give them a more contemporary feel. —

Lori Weisberg, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for raffia