Grown and dyed in Madagascar from the dried and shredded leaves of the palmyra palm tree, Tjanpi raffia 40-50g bundles have arrived in red, blue, yellow & black. These bundles are a handy size for beginners or for those who need a small quantity of bright raffia to add a splash of colour to their weaving. Please note weight of bundles may vary. Tjanpi raffia is used by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers… a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council, working with women in the remote Central and Western deserts of Australia, who earn an income from contemporary fibre art. The Raffia Connection makes an annual donation from sales of Tjanpi raffia back to the NPY Women’s Council. Length of Tjanpi raffia strands are approximately 1.0 – 1.2 metres long. Note: As raffia is a natural product, dye colours and weight may vary. The colour of this product may differ from the colour displayed on your monitor or device. The dye on this product may come off on your hands. To remove, wash hands with warm soapy water. Dye colours may fade in sunlight. Raffia can be used for: - Weaving - Basketry - Basket coiling - Knitting - Crochet - Sewing - Art & Craft - Garden - Floristry - Gift wrapping