Raffia Collection

Accessories for Sunshine, 1954
A woman sits enjoying the holiday sunshine surrounded by raffia accessories including a huge coolie hat, natural sandals, red sandals, a cone bag, an Ascher cotton square in diced blue and white

The Raffia worker, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (colour litho)
3709114 The Raffia worker, from MacMillan school posters, c.1950-60s (colour litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

The raffia worker (colour litho)
2774907 The raffia worker (colour litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The raffia worker. Educational poster.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Side Chair, 1735 / 43. Creator: John Gaines
Side Chair, 1735/43. Attributed to John Gaines III

Belt (Yeemy Mambolmashet), Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century

Pendant Belt (Nkody Mupaap), Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century

Instruction leaflet, Glydolia Art Raffia -- Charming Dinner Mats. Date: 20th century

Raffia, delightful examples for the home worker of weaving embroidery and other methods of decoration with dyed palm
3623870 Raffia, delightful examples for the home worker of weaving embroidery and other methods of decoration with dyed palm fibre (colour photo) by English Photographer

The Actor Otani Tomoemon in the Role of Ono Sadakuro, from the series Image of Actors on Stage, ca. 1795

Suffrage Pilgrimage N. U. W. S.s 1913
Suffrage Pilgrimage N.U.W.S.S 1913. N.U.W.S.S members marching to London on the Pilgrimage of June-July 1913. Here a group walking the Great North Road route rest in the town of Barnsley

Christmas arrangement of candles, holly and pine cones
Christmas arrangement of red candles, holly, pine cones and a red raffia mat. Date: circa 1960s

Stylish women wearing outfits from Edelle at the beach
Women pictured wearing the following stylish outfits: (left) a beige wool costume, (second left) check frock with large pearl buttons

Small bindle of fresh salad onions on white plate credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Chianti classico in traditional old fashioned raffia covered bbottle on restaurant table with pizza credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Picture No. 10896494
Raffia Palm-tree - Inflorescence - Exotics products for floral compositions Date:

Hula Dancing Lifeguards In Long Beach
Long Beach, California: 1926. A beach patron strums the ukelele for her lei adorned, raffia skirted, hula dancing lifeguards

Threading raffia onto needle, to hang and red chillies

French Banon AOC goats cheese wrapped chestnut leaves tied with raffia

Britannia and Eve front cover, March 1951
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine featuring an elegant 1950s woman wearing a brown patterned dress, a string of pearls and an elaborate straw raffia hat trimmed with flowers

Straw hats in the market, St. George s, Grenada, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Market day at Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

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"Raffia: The Sunshine Accessory of 1954" Step into the vibrant world of raffia, where sunshine meets creativity. From the iconic "Accessories for Sunshine, 1954" collection to the mesmerizing "The Raffia worker" posters from MacMillan school in the 1950-60s, this versatile material has captivated artisans and designers alike. Imagine a skilled raffia worker meticulously crafting intricate pieces with colorful palm fibers. The color lithographs showcasing these talented individuals transport us back to an era when their artistry was celebrated. One such masterpiece is John Gaines' Side Chair from 1735/43, which showcases how they are elevate furniture design to new heights. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 19th century. Here, belts like Yeemy Mambolmashet's Belt and Nkody Mupaap's Pendant Belt showcase not only exquisite craftsmanship but also how raffia transcends borders as a symbol of cultural heritage. Glydolia Art Raffia's instruction leaflet takes us on a journey through various weaving techniques and embroidery methods using dyed palm fiber. This delightful guide empowers home workers to explore their creativity while adding unique touches to everyday items. In Maes Millinery Shop's woven basket purse with floral design from 1941-1994, we witness how raffia seamlessly blends fashion and functionality. Whether strolling along sandy beaches or attending social gatherings, this accessory adds an element of natural elegance. Stepping onto a different stage altogether, we encounter Otani Tomoemon in his captivating role as Ono Sadakuro in "Image of Actors. " Refined yet bold costumes adorned with raffia accents bring characters to life and highlight its versatility beyond traditional crafts. As seasons change, so does our use for raffia.