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
  • Bundle strands of raffia and pinch in the middle.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Tie your lei po‘o onto your head, and trim any excess raffia.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • This summer, swap your heavy leather bags for a lightweight raffia pick.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • Snag them in an easy-to-style neutral like white or brown and a beachy raffia texture.
    — Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • It’s made in Italy of raffia and leather for a chic contrasting look.
    — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Pair with chunky sandals and raffia clutch for a glamorous yet laidback look.
    — Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 18 May 2023
  • Paula Ibiza’s slouchy raffia shopper.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Style it with a pair of sandals, a raffia beach bag, and some gold jewelry.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Mixing textures that evoke warmth, like raffia and wood, is also a good start.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 July 2021
  • 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
  • Keep scrolling to shop more raffia bags inspired by Leslie Mann below.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • The couple used twists of old raffia that Graf found in a drawer for their wedding bands.
    — Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The program notes said the hats were fashioned in raffia, a natural fiber made from palm leaves.
    — Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2019
  • Beachy raffia This summer the raffia agenda will reach new heights.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This rare sale find’s highlight is the strapless bodice woven from bamboo raffia.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Here, a creator pairs her butter yellow maxi with a strapless black top, a raffia bag, and red mesh flats.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • In terms of shoes, the brand is doubling down on thong sandals, jelly, raffia and more trendy styles for the summer.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • From leather totes to raffia hobos to beach bags, here are our favorite big bags to carry now and forever.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Most of my bags that fit this bill are raffia, which is far more specific and less malleable for daily living.
    — Kerry Pieri, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • Wear the flowy silhouette in a bright print to turn heads in the right way—then throw on a sun hat and a raffia tote bag for good measure.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
  • There’s something about raffia that can make any item feel that much more sophisticated.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • The design highlights organic shapes, stone, and wood as well as raffia and marquetry.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

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