Rope Guides

Big Changes to Our Rope Bundles: Introducing Mix & Match Discounts!
Big Changes to Our Rope Bundles: Introducing Mix & Match Discounts!
A Better Way to Buy: Why We’re Dropping Bundles for Mix & Match As we have grown as a store, we’ve added a lot more variety to our rope selection.... Read more...
Is my rope safe for suspension? 5 clues that your rope may need to be retired
Is my rope safe for suspension? 5 clues that your rope may need to be retired
Wear and tear is the damage that naturally and inevitably occurs as a result of normal wear or aging. This happens to shibari jute rope too. Have you left your... Read more...
How is shibari jute rope made?
How is shibari jute rope made?
Jute is a natural fiber derived from the bark of the jute plant, primarily grown in the Indian subcontinent. Known for its rough texture and high tensile strength, jute is... Read more...
"How many ropes do I need?" Basic Guide for Beginners
"How many ropes do I need?" Basic Guide for Beginners
The number of jute ropes you should purchase depends on several factors, including the type of shibari you plan to practice, the complexity of the ties, the length of each... Read more...
Understanding How Jute Rope Breaks
Understanding How Jute Rope Breaks
When it comes to shibari, the choice of rope is as crucial as the technique itself. Among the various types available (hemp, cotton, linen etc), jute rope is highly favoured for... Read more...
Can you clean jute ropes?
Can you clean jute ropes?
Hygiene is an important part of play in all aspects of kink. It’s no surprise therefore that one of the more commonly asked questions is how to clean ropes after... Read more...
Cotton or jute for shibari? 4 key differences to help you decide
Cotton or jute for shibari? 4 key differences to help you decide
Yes there are differences between cotton and jute, and here’s a quick breakdown of the key differences between them when it comes to shibari rope. Typically in shibari we tend to... Read more...
Should I use stopper knots or whipping for shibari?
Should I use stopper knots or whipping for shibari?
Tying a stopper knot, or whipping the ends of the rope are two of the most popular ways to prevent your rope from unraveling. These methods have their pros and... Read more...
How many ropes do I need for shibari? A helpful guide
How many ropes do I need for shibari? A helpful guide
There’s one question we get asked more than any other: how many ropes do I need for shibari? Here's a helpful guide to help you decide.Where are you at in... Read more...
How to cycle your jute rope kit like an expert in a few easy steps
How to cycle your jute rope kit like an expert in a few easy steps
Did you know that expert shibari practitioners seldom replace their rope kits in their entirety? Instead we prefer to cycle our kits, by adding new ropes to our kit as... Read more...
How to take care of your shibari jute rope?
How to take care of your shibari jute rope?
Most people prefer to buy their ropes treated, meaning that we do the labour-intensive process of breaking the ropes in for you. However, even treated ropes will require a bit... Read more...
How to treat jute ropes for shibari
How to treat jute ropes for shibari
Treating your own ropes can be rewarding and is also a good way to save money if you have the time to spare! We sell ropes that have been conditioned... Read more...
Why are Shibari jute ropes expensive?
Why are jute ropes expensive? Here’s what you’re paying for.
This is not an unreasonable question and there are reasons for this! For starters jute ropes made for shibari are "single ply" which means that they are made in a different way... Read more...
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Choosing an oil for rope treatment
Some of the best ropes we have seen and tied with were treated simply by use, in fact many Japanese riggers explain that their rope treatment simply involves tying a lot (and we mean a lot) with the ropes until they become beautiful and easy to use. So why spend so much time and effort on the treatment process? There are some real pros, and even a few cons to treating your ropes. In this article we'll explain these so you can make an informed decision. Raw rope is painful to... Read more...
Anatomie guide to treating your ropes in 6 easy steps
Raw ropes can be difficult and even painful to tie with (for both partners), and it is for this reason that people prefer to buy ropes that have already been processed and treated. Ropes can be 'wet treated' or 'dry treated', but in order to wet treat ropes properly the ropes must be dried under tension or they become so bendy that they are basically unusable for shibari. Because this process involves a lot of time and space, many people prefer to 'dry treat' their ropes. This usually involves a process of breaking in... Read more...
Caring for and maintaining your Anatomie ropes
After purchasing your new beautiful set of Anatomie shibari ropes, you may want to learn some tips on how to take care of them so that they stay pleasant to use for both you and your partner(s). Here are some of our tips. Storage There are several ways to store jute rope but by far the best way to take of them when they are not being used is to hang them. This will allow them to air and encourage them to stay straight. A convenient place to hang them would... Read more...