Raffia weaving & covering

Raffia weaving, a story of material

Hand-woven using ancestral Malagasy techniques, raffia fibre becomes rabane or langarana: plant fabrics with a bold texture, long used for traditional clothing before conquering Western interior decoration. This dual history, between textile craft and decorative art, inspires Maison Douineau's selection of woven raffia in varied colours, plain or two-tone.

Our raffia weaving: uses and applications

Our natural weaving and caning range offers woven raffia as rabane and langarana, in a plain or two-tone colour palette. These fabrics suit interior decoration — wall covering, furniture dressing — as well as fashion accessories, event creations, or craft and educational activities around plant fibres.

Choosing and caring for your raffia weaving

Choice of colour and texture (fine or bolder weave) depends on the look you want and the surface to be covered. This weaving fixes easily onto a rigid support for wall mounting, or can be sewn directly for an accessory. Regular dusting is enough for care; avoid prolonged exposure to moisture to preserve the fibres' hold.

Maison Douineau, sourcing expertise since 1850

Selecting quality raffia weaving, true to traditional Malagasy techniques, is a skill Maison Douineau has cultivated since 1850. Looking for warm, natural decoration? Discover our raffia creation ideas in the Vannerie DIY universe.