Raffia Fabric

Raffia Fabric
RAFFIA FABRIC
A native-woven fabric imported from Madagascar made from raffia fibre. The pieces are about 36-in. wide and up to 5 yards long. They vary greatly in design and many are coloured. Used for slippers, handbags, cushion covers, linings for other bags, etc.

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