Key specs

Material: Jute (tossa)
Colour: Natural
Treatment: Treated
Construction: Single-ply, 3 strands
Diameter: 6 mm
Source: Anatomie Rope Shop
Vegan: Yes

Our signature Anatomie 6mm Jute rope is ideal for shibari. This single-ply jute rope is light, fast, and has a consistent twist.

Treated to a smooth ready-to-use finish with a blend of jojoba and camellia oils, this rope has been rigorously tested and is proven to be robust and long-lasting. It's suitable for vegans, available in 7.5 meter lengths, and comes in a natural colour. Our team has pre-treated each rope to ensure it's ready for use, and the ends are finished with secured overhand knots. If taken care of properly, it'll serve you for a very long time.

Information & specification:

premium jute rope
single-ply
6mm diameter
7.5 metres each (24.6 feet)
15 metres also available (49.2 feet)
natural colour
expertly treated and ready to use (singed, oiled, and softened)
ends: overhand knots
robust and long lasting
suitable for vegans

We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.

Surface fuzz is normal. New jute develops a layer of fine fuzz. Some people singe this off; you can also brush it off with a coir brush, or just allow it to shed naturally with use. It's part of the breaking-in phase every jute rope goes through and not a defect.

Keep it dry. Jute is a natural fibre doesn't love being damp. If you can, we recommend airing your ropes out after use by hanging them. If your ropes do get wet you'll need to hang them under tension.

Re-oil when it dries out. Over time and use, jute loses some of the oils and will start to feel stiff and brittle. Re-treat the ropes with a jute-suitable oil (camellia/tsubaki oil is standard, jojoba oil is also very popular). How often you'll need to treat your ropes depends on how often you use it, whether it's used on skin or clothing and also the climate.

How many ropes do I need?

A dangerous question to ask the shop that sells you the rope — so we'll be straight: fewer than you might think if you're just getting started. You can get a single rope if you want to practice the basic knots and frictions, and then add to this gradually as your skills improve.

Once you are ready to move beyond the absolute basics, you'll want between 2 to 4 ropes so that you can practice harnesses and have a bit more fun with tying in general.

A complete rope set would typically be around 12 ropes.

Which length do I actually need?

Most people will want to purchase the 7.5 m length for shibari. We make longer lengths available to for those who prefer to cut ropes to a specific length, or sometimes because Naka-style practitioners light a single long rope in their kit.