raffia
Raffia is a type of palm tree that is often used to make baskets, hats, and other items. The fibers in the raffia are strong and elastic, which makes it a good choice for these types of products.
Raffia is a type of palm tree that is often used to make baskets, hats, and other items. The fibers in the raffia are strong and elastic, which makes it a good choice for these types of products.
noun
feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes
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noun
leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.
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noun
fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets
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The bouquet is often decorated with ribbons or raffia.
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Raffia cloth and barkcloth are also utilized in the region.
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It used the fibers of the leaves on the raffia palm tree.
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Raffia palm also provides an important cultural drink.
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Here the straw is not plaited, but tied with yarn, wool, raffia or similar.
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Mud is packed between the poles and held in place by the raffia strips.
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I didn't say say that raffia had any symbolic meaning.
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He earned pocket money by selling raffia to makers of covers for wine bottles.
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The most important crop is rice, while another important product is raffia palm.
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Fine ribbons, plastic thread, raffia and string can also be used in canvas work.