There's just something about the warmer weather that lends itself to easy-breezy, natural fibres.
But guess what? Raffia is for life, not just for summer.
Infused with pretty, rustic charm, even outside of its traditional seasonal window, a raffia accessory can make for a seriously versatile addition to your current bag arsenal.
What is raffia?
Raffia is a plant-based fibre, deriving from the segments on the leaves from the Raphia Farinifera palm. It is different to straw, although the two natural fibres are often erroneously used interchangeably.
Straw is a dry stalk which means that it is not particularly malleable, whereas raffia strands are more pliant, and therefore well-suited to crafting techniques, plus it can be dyed easily.
We firmly believe that raffia bags should not be confined to the restraints of the warmer months. After all, the great British weather cycle would mean that the window of opportunity to show off your arm candy in all its rustic glory would be pretty slim.
Instead, we heartily encourage you to live out your French-girl market fantasy all year round, and style your raffia bag with chic shirt dress or a denim jumpsuit for a mixed texture moment. Cue the accessory onslaught...
Hello! Fashion shares the best raffia bags to add to your forever wardrobe:
How we chose:
- Style: When combing through the internet's top fashion sites for the best styles, we made sure that each of our picks felt elegant and, where possible, seasonless for maximum wearability.
- Material: The bags we've highlighted are all crafted from raffia.
- Price: Whether you're planning on splashing out or bagging a bargain, we've got a raffia bag in your price range. We've selected this season's best, ranging from high-street brands to luxe designer labels.
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