You may have been tempted at one point to just purchase some random rope from around the metro, but I learned that these aren’t always good for our purposes. You might end up going home with rope that’s too rough, slippery, hard to untie, or more.
Forget the guessing game! Check out the list below to find vendor options that are common favorites among Shibari practitioners.
References & Recommendations
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Esinem’s rope is machine made and mostly in the EU to his specifications. Shipping is free worldwide by Airmail in discreet packaging and described as “craft materials” on customs declarations (for non-EU countries).
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Taijya was awesome enough to compile a really extensive list of rope sellers on their Fetlife writings.
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Manila Rope sells hand-treated jute rope. Cut to the standard 7-8m lengths, jute rope is the traditional favorite for Japanese style rope bondage. Remember to maintain them with the proper rope wax, oil, or paste!
- Paid
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Shibari.ph offers colorful synthetic (polypropylene) rope that you can use for bondage and wash with soap and water when needed. No complicated treatment or maintenance required!
- Paid
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Twisted Monk sells a variety of Shibari-related gear including rope, suspension rings, and even safety shears for lefties!
