Raffia seduces fashion and is readily incorporated into collections of high-end and luxury pieces.

Raffia seduces fashion and is readily incorporated into collections of high-end and luxury pieces. This natural fiber, taken from palm leaves, takes its name from the Malagasy "rofia" and is part of the customs and traditions of Africa. Madagascar, Congo, Cameroon, Gabon or

Last summer, many Western brands such as Claudie Pierlot, Jacquemus, Balenciaga, Chanel and Dior created pieces in raffia in its natural shade. Conversely, African designers prefer to color it.

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