Basket & photo by Ruth Woods @craftschooloz
How to choose colours that look good together? Firstly, there’s no right answer to this question. If you were to ask three different weavers whether a colour palette looks good, you could get three different answers. It really depends on your desired outcome. For example, do you want to create drama and excitement or a restful harmonious feeling? Colour plays a big part in achieving this.
If you’re an extroverted party person, you’re probably going to choose colours that are high intensity, bold and contrasting. Colours that like to party!
From top left: @janetbeck444, Ann Irving, Kathleen (aged 9), Lily Tupper
If you’re a quieter, more reflective personality, you may prefer to use groups of subtle colours with complex nuances. Just chillin’.
From top left: @ make_it_perfect, @melissaristeen, @coronado.ave, @cjcocksy
When using plant-based fibres like raffia, hemp and linen, you really can’t go wrong by looking at colour combinations that occur in nature. They work every time!
From top left: Red rumped grass parrot, SallyHolliday @make_thrift, @carola_tocornal, @paulaboostudio
From top left: Landscape central Australia, Sherri Brown @stuffaduck, Lee Atkins @naturebylee, TinaZenou@bluevalleymedia
From top left: Annie Clarke @annie0009 x 2, @stella.fox.art, @amycohencreations
Use our colour swatch to help plan colour schemes for your projects. The swatch is FREE with The Raffia Connection Full Range or is available to purchase separately on our website.
Try our mixed colour raffia bundles. We’ve removed all the guess work!
Earthy – Pilbara
Cool – Rockpool
Warm – Desert Sunrise
