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Raffia Types & Lengths: A guide for raffia lovers

Raffia Types & Lengths: A guide for raffia lovers

What Is Raffia?Raffia is a natural fibre harvested from the Raphia palm, prized by basket weavers and craft enthusiasts for its flexibility, strength, and beautiful texture. At Raffia & Twine,...

Raffia Types & Lengths: A guide for raffia lovers

What Is Raffia?Raffia is a natural fibre harvested from the Raphia palm, prized by basket weavers and craft enthusiasts for its flexibility, strength, and beautiful texture. At Raffia & Twine,...

The Art of Mixing and Matching Colours in Basket Weaving

The Art of Mixing and Matching Colours in Baske...

Discover how to create stunning colour combinations in your basket weaving projects. Learn about colour harmony, palette building, and practical tips for mixing and matching hand-dyed raffia.

The Art of Mixing and Matching Colours in Baske...

Discover how to create stunning colour combinations in your basket weaving projects. Learn about colour harmony, palette building, and practical tips for mixing and matching hand-dyed raffia.

Happy New Year from Raffia & Twine!

Happy New Year from Raffia & Twine!

We've been busy dyeing raffia all summer! Join us at Fibre Feast on 1st March at Blackfriars Priory School, Prospect. Plus, exciting news - we're moving to a gorgeous rustic...

Happy New Year from Raffia & Twine!

We've been busy dyeing raffia all summer! Join us at Fibre Feast on 1st March at Blackfriars Priory School, Prospect. Plus, exciting news - we're moving to a gorgeous rustic...

Experimenting with Colour Patterns in Raffia Basketry

Experimenting with Colour Patterns in Raffia Ba...

Discover how to incorporate beautiful colour patterns into your raffia basket making. From natural tone variations to bold colour blocking and ombré effects, learn techniques for creating visually stunning raffia...

Experimenting with Colour Patterns in Raffia Ba...

Discover how to incorporate beautiful colour patterns into your raffia basket making. From natural tone variations to bold colour blocking and ombré effects, learn techniques for creating visually stunning raffia...

The Mindfulness of Basket-Making

The Mindfulness of Basket-Making

Discover how basket-making offers a simple path to mindfulness through repetitive motion, natural materials, and the practice of presence.

The Mindfulness of Basket-Making

Discover how basket-making offers a simple path to mindfulness through repetitive motion, natural materials, and the practice of presence.

Cotton Bags: The Best Way to Store Your Raffia

Cotton Bags: The Best Way to Store Your Raffia

Learn why cotton bags are the perfect storage solution for raffia, offering breathability and protection to keep your natural fibres in excellent condition.

Cotton Bags: The Best Way to Store Your Raffia

Learn why cotton bags are the perfect storage solution for raffia, offering breathability and protection to keep your natural fibres in excellent condition.