: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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The block print tablecloth is the smallest pattern, the painterly napkin is the largest one, and the raffia placemat falls somewhere in between.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
And of course, Chloé isn’t Chloé without accessories, like the crocheted and raffia bracelet bags, and charms with broken shells.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
Also, just last year a raffia dress by the brand was worn by Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr on the cover of Teen Vogue.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Of course, the luxurious couches are draped in Loro Piana cashmere, while the walls boast silk and raffia, creating a tasteful blend of natural textures that mimic the DNA of the brand.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
And of course, Chloé isn’t Chloé without accessories, like the crocheted and raffia bracelet bags, and charms with broken shells.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
Also, just last year a raffia dress by the brand was worn by Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr on the cover of Teen Vogue.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Of course, the luxurious couches are draped in Loro Piana cashmere, while the walls boast silk and raffia, creating a tasteful blend of natural textures that mimic the DNA of the brand.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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