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<div class="eyebrow">Editorial · vocabulary · Corteza Vita</div>
<h1>Design vocabulary</h1>
<p>Corteza is a space where raffia becomes more than material—it becomes intention. Each term here is a thread in the story of how raffia is shaped, woven, and made to live on walls. These are the words that guide the hand that crafts, the eye that chooses, and the space that breathes. They are not about speed, but about care. About the quiet language of fibers and how they speak to the rooms they occupy.</p>
<h2>Raffia Braid</h2>
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<li><p>The foundational element of raffia wallcoverings, formed by twisting and braiding individual strands into a single, flexible strip.</p></li>
<li><p>In product, it defines the weave’s strength and pliability, visible in the subtle curves of each panel’s edge.</p></li>
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<h2>Weave Density</h2>
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<li><p>The measure of how tightly raffia strands are interlaced, affecting the wallcovering’s durability and visual weight.</p></li>
<li><p>In product, a denser weave appears as a smoother, more structured surface, while a looser weave reveals the grain of individual fibers.</p></li>
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<h2>Stitching Technique</h2>
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<li><p>The method used to join raffia strands, whether hand-stitched or machine-stitched, which influences the seam’s resilience and aesthetic.</p></li>
<li><p>In product, visible stitching runs along the length of the wallcovering, forming a subtle, organic rhythm across the surface.</p></li>
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<h2>Natural Variation</h2>
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<li><p>The inherent differences in color, tone, and texture that arise from the material’s origin and processing.</p></li>
<li><p>In product, it manifests as a soft gradient across a roll, where no two sections are exactly alike, even within the same design.</p></li>
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<h2>Color Fastness</h2>
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<li><p>The
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