Siroco is a light, resistant, and very versatile paper raffia, perfect for creating summer bags, hats, and fresh accessories with a natural and modern finish.
Its spool format allows for comfortable work, and its structure provides an ideal balance between lightness and shape, resulting in beautiful, practical, and easy-to-use pieces for everyday life.
Why Siroco is perfect for summer
Light and comfortable: ideal for large bags without adding weight.
Natural finish: perfect aesthetic for summer and the beach.
High performance: 200 meters per spool.
Easy to work with: fluid and manageable.
Solid colors: combinable and modern.
Material characteristics
Name
Siroco
Material type
Paper raffia
Format
Spool
Weight
100 grams
Length
200 meters
Approximate width
Fine ribbon effect (light and flexible when weaving)
Color
Solid
Recommended use
Summer bags, beach bags, hats, and accessories
How it is to work with Siroco
Siroco comes in a lightly twisted strand that, when worked, creates a light and flexible ribbon effect. This allows for weaving structured pieces without excessive rigidity, ideal for daily use.
It is a very rewarding material, perfect for both simple projects and more elaborate designs.
Ideal for creating
Large beach bags
Light summer bags
Baskets and tote bags
Hats
Decorative baskets
Fresh and natural accessories
What makes Siroco special
Its combination of lightness, length, and natural finish makes it an ideal material for summer projects. It allows for creating large pieces without weight and with a very modern aesthetic.
Who this material is for
If you want to knit summer bags
If you are looking for a light material
If you like a natural aesthetic
If you want projects with good performance per spool
If you are looking for alternatives to T-shirt yarn
Idealium Tip
Siroco works especially well with simple stitches like single crochet or half double crochet. This way the material stands out more, and the result is cleaner and more balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it stiff?
No, it's flexible but holds its shape well.
How much does one spool yield?
A lot. It has 200 meters, ideal for complete projects.
What is it best for?
For summer bags, beach bags, hats, and light accessories.
Is it comfortable to work with?
Yes, it is light and fluid, easy to handle.
Siroco in summary
Siroco is a light and versatile paper raffia, perfect for creating summer bags and accessories with a natural, modern, and functional finish.
If you're looking for a material that allows you to create large, light, and stylish pieces, Siroco is a safe bet.
