raffia

• He balanced his torch upright on the bench so that it threw one bright pool of light on the roof, wriggled his thighs more firmly against the wall, and cushioned his head against a thick bundle of raffia which hung from a nail above him. —  Shroud for a Nightingale
• Tied it all up with raffia, including napkins and a fork. —  Market Manila
• Intricate embroidery with raffia, tulle and little round disks, enhance the sophisticated feel of the collection. —  Newsvine - Get Smarter Here
• Adora's Limited Edition International Series of dolls reflects cultures around the world, including Ulani from Tahiti with a traditional raffia-grass skirt; Sujatmi from Indonesia with multi-colored glass and metal beads; Nepal's Kamala in a gauze, tie-dyed skirt and batik print broadcloth shirt; and Miki, who comes dressed in several layers of warm winter clothing to ward off the harsh weather of Greenland.
• Makes a great present in an old fashioned jam jar, tied with raffia (recipe attached!). -- posted by —  Random feeds from Syndic8.com

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