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The Soul of Raffia, Reimagined for the City

Madagascar is where it all began. It’s where I was born, where I grew up and where I first encountered the quiet strength of raffia.
Harvested from the Raphia farinifera palm, this natural fiber has been woven into Malagasy heritage for generations. Every strand is shaped by hand, every piece a reflection of time-honored skill and deep-rooted tradition.

A Raw Luxury - Rare, Textured, Timeless
Among natural materials, malagasy raffia stands apart. Its subtly irregular texture, its softness, its strength - all lend it a quiet sophistication that can’t be replicated.
From harvesting to dyeing to braiding, every step is guided by craftsmanship. It’s this artistry that has captivated the world’s most discerning fashion houses and placed Madagascan raffia in a category of its own.



At Anjara, we bring raffia into the city.
#RaffiaInTheCity, our Summer 25 collection
We’re rewriting the narrative. Often seen as seasonal or beach-bound, raffia here becomes structured, tailored, and elevated, designed for movement, for modern life, for city streets. With clean lines, refined finishes, and enduring form, our bags offer a new kind of elegance: relaxed, conscious, and effortlessly relevant.

Rooted and Responsible

Choosing Malagasy raffia is more than an aesthetic decision - it’s personal.

It’s a way of honoring where I come from, uplifting the communities who carry this craft forward, and giving visibility to a heritage worth preserving.
Anjara is about more than just alternatives to leather: it’s about rethinking what luxury can look like when it’s grounded in authenticity, made with purpose, and built to last.

What about you? Did you know about raffia? Did you know that around 80% of the raffia bags are made by Madagascar?

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