How to Use raffia in a Sentence
raffia
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Light oak runs across the floors, while raffia and leather adorn the walls.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
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Loop a length of raffia around the napkin and through the craft bead.
—Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 30 Mar. 2023
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Wrap the napkin in a length of raffia and feed the ends though the opening in the craft bead.
—Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 22 Feb. 2023
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Each piece comes rolled up, tied with a piece of raffia.
—Outside Online, 30 May 2018
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The shoes come in four neutral shades: raffia, black, caramel and gold.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
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Cut a longer piece of raffia that fits around the entire box and string it through the tassel loops.
—Lindsey Desimone, ELLE Decor, 18 Sep. 2015
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Made of raffia, the Tinsley comes in two colors, tan and black, and has a tall crown paired with a wide brim.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 15 June 2022
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It’s made in Italy of raffia and leather for a chic contrasting look.
—Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023
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This one, crocheted out of raffia, is all about the details.
—Elly Leavitt, Town & Country, 31 July 2023
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This [raffia] hat shields your face from the sun and has an adjustable strap in the back for those extra windy beach days.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2021
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The couple used twists of old raffia that Graf found in a drawer for their wedding bands.
—Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023
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The use of basket weaving techniques in the leatherwork with macramé and raffia on the clothing and bags is a Smith touch.
—Allyson Portee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2021
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The old pavilion retreats under a thick veil of raffia, which shrouds the roofline in a golden veil of soft fronds.
—Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2022
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Step 2: Braid Tie four 3-foot-long raffia cords (check craft stores) into a knot 6 inches from the end.
—Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
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The airy raffia tote from Prada is a statement luxe option that will take you from city to coast.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024
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This [raffia] Lola hat shields your face from the sun and has an adjustable strap in the back for those extra windy beach days.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2022
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The program notes said the hats were fashioned in raffia, a natural fiber made from palm leaves.
—Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2019
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It is made of 100% raffia and has a durable, yet soft, braided detail throughout.
—Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
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Tie your lei po‘o onto your head, and trim any excess raffia.
—Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
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Mixing textures that evoke warmth, like raffia and wood, is also a good start.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 July 2021
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Pair with chunky sandals and raffia clutch for a glamorous yet laidback look.
—Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 18 May 2023
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One was covered in lilac and moss green felt, another with loops of raffia in the shades of Funfetti.
—Ella Riley-Adams, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2023
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Nick Cave's 10 feet tall raffia and hair sound suits interacted and danced at the edge of the stage to songs and performances by The Flaming Lips.
—April Wallace, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2022
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Don’t be afraid to pile it on; Tod’s and Bottega Veneta proved that raffia looks great next to even more raffia.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 June 2024
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Or perhaps, ones made of inconsistent raffia and jute to add a cozy touch to a room from Loro Piana?
—Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 23 Jan. 2023
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The core is made of rope (all-cotton clothesline is ideal), and the wrap is left-over bits of yarn, raffia or fabric torn into strips.
—Kathy Ceceri, WIRED, 24 Feb. 2011
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Pour muhammara into a glass jar, label and tie with raffia.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2022
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Just add chic walking sandals and a cute raffia beach bag for an effortless summer-in-the-city feel.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 21 June 2023
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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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Marni’s mini raffia tote ties the entire look together.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 July 2024
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