How to Use raffia in a Sentence

raffia

noun

• Light oak runs across the floors, while raffia and leather adorn the walls.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
• Loop a length of raffia around the napkin and through the craft bead.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 30 Mar. 2023
• 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
• Each piece comes rolled up, tied with a piece of raffia.
  — Outside Online, 30 May 2018
• The shoes come in four neutral shades: raffia, black, caramel and gold.
  — Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
• 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
• 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
• It’s made in Italy of raffia and leather for a chic contrasting look.
  — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023
• This one, crocheted out of raffia, is all about the details.
  — Elly Leavitt, Town & Country, 31 July 2023
• 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
• The couple used twists of old raffia that Graf found in a drawer for their wedding bands.
  — Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The program notes said the hats were fashioned in raffia, a natural fiber made from palm leaves.
  — Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2019
• It is made of 100% raffia and has a durable, yet soft, braided detail throughout.
  — Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
• Tie your lei po‘o onto your head, and trim any excess raffia.
  — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
• Mixing textures that evoke warmth, like raffia and wood, is also a good start.
  — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 July 2021
• Pair with chunky sandals and raffia clutch for a glamorous yet laidback look.
  — Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 18 May 2023
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Pour muhammara into a glass jar, label and tie with raffia.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2022
• 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
• 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
• Marni’s mini raffia tote ties the entire look together.
  — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 July 2024

Last Updated: 4 Sep 2024