All About Raffia
All of our products are made with love from a sustainably sourced material: Raffia. Raffia originates from the native raffia tree and is grown in the rainforests of Madagascar. The raffia gives a fiber coming from its leaves, thus by extension, bears the name of raffia (also written as raphia). These palm trees have the longest leaves, (can reach 25m by 4m in dimensions), and are one of the strongest raffia in the world. Madagascan use the fibers harvested from these trees to traditionally weave the baskets. Once treated, the fiber is soft, pliable, strong, durable, easy to dye and biodegradable.
5 Reasons why to choose our handmade products:
- Environmentally friendly and sustainable
- Unique and original in their own way
- Supporting local artisans in Madagascar
- You are appreciative of skills and craftsmanship as each product has a story to tell
- They are strong, durable and versatile.
Moreover, it raises awareness and encourages people to use raffia, especially in fashion as raffia is one of the best raw and sustainable material. All our baskets/ bags and other products are made from raffia to produce these long-lasting, sustainably stylish and functional accessories to suit your everyday needs and wants.
Made from ecologically sourced materials, our products can be bent during transportation without further damage and gently washed using a soft cloth, cold water and mild detergent or soap if spotted. Then allow to dry naturally in a well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight and moisture.
It is a fabric that can make any moment special!
One of the most frequently asked question: " where is Madagascar located? Is it like the movie Madagascar?"
Madagascar, also known as the red island because of the color of the soil, is situated in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa across the Mozambique Channel. It is the world's second largest island country after Indonesia.
Madagascar is well known for its lemurs, as seen in the movie release 'Madagascar" but it also an island rich in resources and with a extremely hospitable and welcoming population.
