raffia
Woven craft material
Raffia is a fiber obtained from the leaves of a palm native to Madagascar, used for weaving baskets, hats, and decorative items.
The material appears in craft projects and gift wrapping, prized for its natural texture: She tied the package with raffia.
The term also refers to the palm tree itself.
Woven protective surface
- cordageRopes and twines collectively
- twineStranded cord for tying
- fabricWoven or knit material
- interlaceWeave elements together
meshwork · netting · bags · hats · sandals · upholstery · placemats · coasters
Hand's flat interior
- frondLarge, segmented plant blade
- leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
- strandThin fiber piece
- stripNarrow elongated piece
fibrous · pliable · natural · raw · biodegradable · sustainable · organic · renewable
Art of weaving containers
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- plaitingInterweaving flexible strands
- braidingInterlacing three strands
- macraméFiber art using knots
wickerwork · millinery · gift-wrapping · bows · embellishment · handicraft · handwoven · artisan
matting
Woven protective surface
interlace · meshwork · netting · bags · hats · sandals · upholstery · placemats · coasters · lampshades
palm
Hand's flat interior
strip · fibrous · pliable · natural · raw · biodegradable · sustainable · organic · renewable · compostable
basketry
Art of weaving containers
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- plaitingInterweaving flexible strands
- braidingInterlacing three strands
macramé · wickerwork · millinery · gift-wrapping · bows · embellishment · handicraft · handwoven · artisan · decorative
tan
Yellowish-brown hue
buff · straw · wheat · oatmeal · sandstone · taupe · natural · cream · honey · flaxen
raffianylon cord
Synthetic fiber rope
synthetic fiber · polyester · acrylic yarn · vinyl · polypropylene