raffia
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Raffia is a special raffia variant, which is mainly used in the decorative area in this country. Raffia is obtained from the palm tree of the same name, often written as Raphia. The palm variety is native to Madagascar and today thrives in many countries of the African continent, where harvesting and processing of raffia represent a not inconsiderable economic factor. The fibrous base material for raffia is obtained from the leaflets of the palm, the resulting raffia convinces practically by its great stability and immensely good elasticity. In Africa itself, a processing of raffia to baskets and rope goods takes place, which can be purchased here in the specialized trade. In the decoration area, raffia is used in numerous basic forms and helps, for example, to decorate arrangements. Wickerwork from Raffia can thus be used in gardens and terraces in this country and provide a natural basic container. Further applications of raffia are in the design of furniture, here is the material with bamboo or rattan to compare. Rattanbast, as a basic and insulating material, is thus increasingly fulfilling its function as an ecological building material in this country.
