Raphia
Raphia is an artisanal shoe label with a focus on natural products, ancient craft and modern design.
Relation to the Expo
Dyed with natural pigments resulting in unique colours and patterns, the raffia is stitched by hand on the shoe last. The fibre is surprisingly strong and highly breathable, retaining the artisan’s touch and showing the beauty of handcraft. The soles are produced in France, made either with sustainable natural tanned leather or natural rubber using hevea milk. The insoles are a blend of coconut fiber and linen.
About Raphia
Raphia is an artisanal shoe label with a focus on natural products, ancient craft and modern design.
Founded in 2015 by Utrecht based Dutch-Moroccan designer Said Belhadj, the brand offers handcrafted raffia shoes made in collaboration with Moroccan artisans and European organic supplier companies.
Inspired by traditional techniques developed by local craftspeople, Raphia develops new shapes using raffia, a material made from dried palm leaves of the raphia taedigera tree.
Take a look at my work
Every piece has been made with care and passion. If you would like to know more about my work or even better you would like to buy the item, you can do so through the webshop.
