Raffia Ribbon

We are approaching the golden age of crafting and DIY creativity. At no other time has there been such easy access to information and resources that will allow anyone to create his or her own items for gifting, decoration and even for personal use. Many people are awakening to the joys of customizing and are enjoying the control over how things will look and feel and match personal preferences. What is available in the stores no longer sets the limit. Only one’s imagination does.

Raffia ribbon is one material that can help unleash one’s inner artist. It is a straw-like piece of material made from natural fiber that is easily purchased from a craft or hobby store. Raffia ribbon is inexpensive and at the same time very useful so it is worth buying in large bundles. It is most commonly used as simple ribbons but there is so much more to the raffia ribbon than meets the eye.

Beyond tying up gifts, raffia ribbon can be used for decorations and embellishments. With the wide variety of colors it can find a match in any project. Consider weaving raffia ribbon into other items such as hats, bags, fans and even mats. It can withstand hard use even in the outdoors because it is of durable material and will not shrink even if it gets wet.

The rustic look and feel of raffia ribbon also adds that nature theme to anything that it decorates. It is also good enough to add that little something on the plainest of objects. For example, when in a hurry this ribbon can be the wrap in itself. Tie it around an unwrapped gift and it will instantly dress up the gift as if it was meant to be that way all along. Tie it around the lids of homemade jams or preserves if you are giving them away for Christmas to add that special touch. When gifting candles, you can tie raffia ribbon around the candles in a complementing color for that final flair.

Curl strands of raffia ribbon and use them as fillers or cushioning material when giving gift baskets. In addition to protecting the items in the basket, it adds color and celebration to the whole package. It also looks like you gave so much thought and effort to it.

For floral arrangements, try tying raffia ribbon around the bouquet in colors that will highlight the brightness and freshness of the flowers. If the flowers are in a vase, use the ribbon to decorate the neck of the vase itself so that the whole arrangement will look very put together.

Decorating With Natural Raffia Ribbons

Natural Raffia Ribbons are made from raffia palms of Madagascar, using the raffia fiber that is revealed by opening the palm fronds of the raffia leaves. Raffia ribbons are normally used for wrapping gifts but they can also be used to decorate a lot of different things. Natural raffia ribbons can be weaved into hats, bags, mats and fans; raffia ribbons don’t shrink so it’s great for outdoor designs. These ribbons are also great for floral arrangements; you can find these ribbons in different colors that will compliment the color of your floral arrangement. Raffia ribbons can also be used for Halloween creations when in bundles such as scarecrow or a witch. You can also use it for Christmas decorations like wreaths and Christmas angels.

Natural raffia ribbons can be found easily on any craft or hobby store and is also available in bundles online, in different colors that you can choose from. These ribbons are 100% biodegradable and recyclable so it’s eco-friendly and very easy to use. Of course, there’s the fact that it looks fabulous on any package. If you want your gift to look splendid and beautiful, use natural raffia ribbons to wrap your gift, form loops using different colored raffia ribbons and you now have an elegantly wrapped gift that you are sure to be proud of. Instead of using the traditional glue and plastic ribbons, natural raffia ribbons are a pretty alternative.

Natural raffia ribbons are soft yet durable, so if you’re looking for a tie that would hold your craft strong enough, raffia ribbons are perfect. They are not just eco-friendly; they are also aesthetically enticing and give that rustic yet elegant look to anything you pair it with. Add a little country feel on your home with table mats and bed skirts made from natural raffia ribbons.