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Raffia - Tribe Castlemaine

Raffia

$11.50

Loved by basket-makers, weavers, florists, gardeners, designers and crafters - raffia has a multitude of uses.

Made from the dried and shredded leaves of the palmyra palm tree, high quality raffia harvested from renewable sources in Madagascar. 

Our range of coloured raffia includes two sources:

Nutscene, commerically dyed in England. Superior grade, each 50 gram hank contains approximately 90 strands of one metre long lengths - a more uniform offering for discerning weavers.

Dyed by Hand, small batch, hand-dyed locally. A high quality (but not premium) raffia, approx 50gram hank, fibre length approx 80-120cm.  A great all rounder, with a good mix of thicker and thinner strands, will suit most basket weavers and fibre artists. The small-scale nature of dyeing results in a more rustic, variegated colour range.

Plant Dyed by Hand, small batch, hand-dyed locally using foraged plants and natural extracts. A high quality (but not premium) raffia, approx 50gram hank, fibre length approx 80-120cm.  A great all rounder, with a good mix of thicker and thinner strands, will suit most basket weavers and fibre artists. The nature of plant dyeing results in a more rustic, variegated colour range. Currently Eucalyptus & Myrobalan available.

Sold individually in 50gram hanks, choose from a range of colours.

All raffia grown sustainably in Madagascar.