Raffia Straw

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Ecoafriq sources Raffia Straw from Madagascar and Cameroon. It’s sustainable as the entire raffia plant is used for various purposes ranging from use in textiles and bags weaving to building materials. The plant grows very well in tropical regions.

Raffia palm trees
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Raffia straw also plays a huge role in Agriculture. Farming communities in Africa use it for ropes and supporting beams.

The fashion and textile industries relies upon using raffia fibre for designs of bags, hats, footwear and also home furnishings. The material has taken over spring/summer trends. It’s a popular material in crafts and fashion.
Artisans value raffia for being easy to dye, durable and soft. It doesn't shrink with moisture, yet is flexible enough to weave.

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It’s a material that’s been around for centuries in African cultures and used in textile weaving, and to express the Arts. African masks were made of raffia and tree bark, and decorated with shells, beads and feathers, and were traditionally offered as gifts and used to celebrate harvests, weddings and royalty.
In our time, raffia palm is important in communities where it grows as it provides an income for local communities. The harvesting and packing is done manually by locals with the utmost respect for the environment and is controlled by strict government laws.

Raffia Palm is a biodegradable, strong and sustainable material that’s been in use for centuries and still relevant.

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