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天つ縄 (heavenly; imperial rope)

AMATSUNAWA stands for the Highest Quality jute Asanawa ropes developed for prolonged skin contact Kinbaku/Shibari bondage use, and contain zero mineral batching oil (JBO). We aim to offer our niche market an exquisite product for its specific applied use.

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Dear customers, due to the high order volume and the upcoming bank holidays, delivery times are currently 1-2 weeks! Thank you for your patience!

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AMATSUNAWA News & Updates – Latest Rope, Shipping & Shibari Info

Welcome to the AMATSUNAWA news section!

Here you'll find the most important updates, announcements and practical information about our premium jute ropes, shipping, pre-orders, new batches, Shibari techniques, safety tips and much more. We keep this page fresh so you're always up to date with what's happening at AMATSUNAWA.

Breaking Strength of Natural Fibre and Jute Ropes

Bad Kötzting, Germany - March 22nd, 2026

How strong are AMATSUNAWA jute ropes really? Get the exact breaking strength values for HASHIRA (tough & robust), KIYOMI & MITSUKI – plus recommended safety factors for Shibari & bondage (10–15× for suspension).

Important note: No PSA certification – use at your own risk. All details for safe rope play.

🛒 HASHIRA is now open for pre-order!

Bad Kötzting, Germany - March 19th, 2026

Dear customers,

At AMATSUNAWA, our mission is to offer high‑quality, durable, and carefully crafted natural fiber ropes. Today, we are excited to introduce the newest addition to our portfolio: HASHIRA 6/0. This rope is specifically designed to be used on bamboo spars (HASHIRA).

With HASHIRA 6/0, we take another important step in expanding our product range. This robust, hard-lay rope will become a permanent part of our collection, adding a reliably structured option alongside our existing ropes.

Enjoy an exclusive pre‑order discount of 25% until March 31st.

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📦 Shipping starts: 2^nd of April 2026

🛒KIYOMI RED is open for pre-order!

Bad Kötzting, Germany - 29th August 2025

Dear customers,

At AMATSUNAWA, our mission is to offer a diverse range of exceptional ropes tailored to the needs of the Shibari niche market. Today the new addition to our portfolio, KIYOMI RED, is available for pre-order.

With KIYOMI RED, we're proud to take another important step in expanding our portfolio. KIYOMI RED is not just a limited edition - it's here to stay as a staple in our product range.

There is a 10% discount until the 30th of September 2025. Feel free to pre-order NOW!

Product ships end of September /beginning of October 2025!

New Outstanding Ropes for our Niche Market - KIYOMI & Mitsuki

Bad Kötzting, Germany - 31st January 2025

Dear Customers,

The team at AMATSUNAWA GmbH is pleased to share some positive changes with you today.

In addition to expanding our portfolio with outstanding new ropes, we have also made several internal improvements that make us even more efficient and customer-focused.

We have optimized important processes, strengthened our team, and established further partnerships to provide you with even better service and more high-quality products.

You can learn more about the changes and the new ropes here.

Natural Shibari Ropes from AMATSUNAWA

KIYOMI Shibari jute rope, MAXI-ROLL ~6kg, unprocessed, medium-wound, JBO-free

Another new addition to the AMATSUNAWA portfolio! KIYOMI is a strong, flexible, Z-twist medium-wound, 3-strand rope made from a stable single-ply jute yarn with very low fiber loss. It comes parallel wound on a practical ø255 x 252 mm flanged pulp cardboard spool. It’s available in 3 diameters:ø6mm: 300m, ~6kgø5.5mm: 330m, ~6kgø5mm: 360m, ~6kg It has 3 perfectly tensioned strands, has very low fiber loss and hardly any impurities. It is ideal for beginners and professionals alike. This rope is low maintenance, becomes softer and more supple with use and has a long life span. Like all our ropes, KIYOMI is of course mineral oil-free, has a pleasant smell and a balanced golden color. You can find comprehensive conditioning instructions here and we will enclose a flyer with this detailed information with your shipment. KIYOMI was developed by us specifically for bondage applications with prolonged skin contact and is now permanently available as part of the AMATSUNAWA portfolio. We are sure that you will appreciate this rope and enjoy using it! Materials used:Jute yarn: 100% corchorus olitorius premium grade Tossa juteBatching oil: Soybean oilProduct ships from Germany. Important information about the product:Yarn spools are not infinitely long. Each spool of yarn has a beginning and an end, representing joins in the rope made with a knot. We recommend our customers to remove these knots if possible. Further detailed product safety and usage guidelines for our products can be found here.

€296.95*

Mitsuki MAXI-ROLL, ~5,8kg, multi-ply loose-lay jute rope for Shibari and Kinbaku applications, untreated, JBO-free

An awesome newbie to the AMATSUNAWA fine rope portfolio! Mitsuki is an incredibly soft, flexible, smooth, S-twist, loose-lay multi-ply, 3-strand rope supplied parallel wound on a practical ø255 x 252mm flanged pulp carton spools. We currently have two diameters available:ø6mm: 300m, ~5,8kg ø5mm: 330m, ~5,8kg Mitsuki is a perfectly tensioned loose-lay rope with low fibre loss and almost zero impurities ideal for beginners and professionals alike. It requires very low maintenance, is forgiving to rough handling and has a long life span. It's JBO-free, has a pleasant fresh smell and a beautiful light-golden colour. For our Mitsuki rope, we have succeeded in finding traditional rope-making technology to have this rope manufactured according to our specifications in the highest quality especially for bondage applications. You can find the full conditioning instructions here and a we'll add a flyer with detailed instructions to your shipment. As our MITSUKI rope is made from very fine yarn it has a significantly lower breaking point than our single-ply ropes which are wound from a much stronger yarn. Therefore we do NOT recommend our MITSUKI ropes for uplines! We are sure you'll love this rope and will be back for more! Materials used:Jute yarn: 100% corchorus olitorius premium grade Tossa juteBatching oil: Soybean oilProduct ships from Germany. Important information about the product:Yarn spools are not infinitely long. Each spool of yarn has a beginning and an end, representing joins in the rope made with a knot. We recommend our customers to remove these knots if possible. Further detailed product safety and usage guidelines for our products can be found here.

€343.95*

KIYOMI RED Shibari 100% Tossa jute rope, vibrant red as MAXI-ROLL ~6kg, unprocessed, medium-wound, JBO-free

KIYOMI RED is a strong, flexible, Z-twist medium-wound, 3-strand rope made from a stable single-ply jute yarn with reduced fiber loss. For KIYOMI RED we used pre-dyed 100% Tossa Grade 1 jute yarn that was specifically produced for our use case. The process used to dye our yarn is environmentally friendly and sustainable. And because the yarn was pre-dyed our KIYOMI RED rope maintains its full stability and integrity. It is suitable for both floor work and suspension work. Unlike our golden KIYOMI rope, we loosened the twist for KIYOMI RED slightly, as the dying process made the yarn feel a bit "harder". By loosening the twist KIYOMI RED turned out slightly thicker and at the same time softer than our golden KIYOMI rope. It comes parallel wound on a practical ø255 x 252 mm flanged pulp cardboard spool. It’s available in 3 diameters:ø6mm: 300m, ~6kgø5.5mm: 330m, ~6kgø5mm: 360m, ~6kg It has 3 perfectly tensioned strands, has very low fiber loss and hardly any impurities. It is ideal for beginners and professionals alike. This rope is low maintenance, becomes softer and more supple with use and has a long life span. Like all our ropes, KIYOMI is of course mineral oil-free, has a pleasant smell and a vibrant red colour. You can find comprehensive conditioning instructions here and we will enclose a flyer with this detailed information with your shipment. The conditioning process gives KIYOMI RED a significantly more intense colour depth and a subtle sheen. We recommend conditioning KIYOMI RED with our vegan rope butter. KIYOMI RED was developed by us specifically for bondage applications with prolonged skin contact and is now permanently available as part of the AMATSUNAWA portfolio. We are sure that you will appreciate this rope and enjoy using it! Materials used:Jute yarn: 100% corchorus olitorius Tossa jute, grade 1Batching oil: Soybean oilProduct ships from Germany. Important information about the product:Yarn spools are not infinitely long. Each spool of yarn has a beginning and an end, representing joins in the rope made with a knot. We recommend our customers to remove these knots if possible.Colour transfer to clothing, skin, or furniture may occour due to the nature of the product. Further detailed product safety and usage guidelines for our products can be found here.

€379.95*

280 m HASHIRA 6/0 Tough – Durable ø 6mm Jute Rope | Hard Wound Tossa Jute for Structural Tie Work, unprocessed, JBO-free

HASHIRA 6/0 Tough – the durable 6 mm jute rope for demanding structural and tie work. HASHIRA 6/0 is a hard‑wound 3-strand jute rope made from high‑quality single-ply bleached Tossa yarn. With its exceptionally smooth surface and minimal fibre loss, this rope delivers consistent performance and long‑lasting reliability. It has an unusual light golden colour and a very subtle grassy scent. Diameters & LengthsAvailable exclusively in a ø 6mm diameter, HASHIRA comes in: MAXI Spool (280 m guaranteed)MIDI Spool (90 m guaranteed) Engineered for strength and resilience HASHIRA 6/0 is ideal for projects involving uplines through carabinerbamboo spars, wooden beams, structural installationsworks requiring maximum stability.Although it can be used on the body, keep in mind that HASHIRA is noticeably firmer than other jute ropes in our collection. Natural, Resilient, BiodegradableThe rope is a chemical‑free, biodegradable, Z‑twist hard‑wound jute rope, built to withstand longer-lasting loads (breaking load: 190 daN).Conditioning & CareBecause of its extremely tight fibre structure, conditioning takes longer compared to other ropes; plan for 4+ hours in the tumble dryer. Each order includes detailed, step‑by‑step conditioning instructions to help you achieve optimal results.Want to see a sample first? The HASHIRA 6/0 sample pack is available here. JBO‑FREE – SKIN‑FRIENDLY – BIODEGRADABLE A tough, dependable rope crafted for serious performance and long‑term use. Materials used: Jute yarn: 100% corchorus olitorius premium grade Tossa jute, bleachedBatching oil: Soybean oil Product ships from Germany. Important information about the product: Yarn spools are not infinitely long. Each spool of yarn has a beginning and an end, representing joins in the rope made with a knot. We recommend our customers to remove these knots if possible. Ropes must be inspected regularly for wear & tear, and damage, and disposed of if necessary. Further detailed product safety and usage guidelines for our products can be found here.

Variants from €79.95*

€199.95*

Mission & Values

We offer you the highest quality vegan, human– and eco–friendly, non–toxic jute Asanawa ropes developed specifically for prolonged skin contact Kinbaku/Shibari bondage use containing zero mineral batching oil (JBO).

Our dedicated team is here for you to process your request and find the best solution for your demand.

Jute Yarn

The yarn we use for our ropes is made from specially chosen raw jute fibre, which is spun and coated to our specification, defined in partnership with the mill and national jute specialists.

Our yarn is not a standard type readily available on the market, and its quality is critical for the strength of the final rope.

Quality Control

We work with jute growers and yarn mills, a national jute and an environmental laboratory, and specialist natural fibre rope makers to ensure the quality of our products.

The results of the laboratory testing assure us of the jute batch purity level and confirm the absence of harmful substances.

Sourcing

We know exactly where the jute plants used for our yarn is grown and are in personal contact with the mill where our yarn is spun. This allows us to quickly respond to market and supply changes. We have also built long–term business partnerships with our rope manufacturers, so that whenever one of our production orders is processed, we are in personal contact via telephone or video chat. This is important for us to maintain a stable relationship and supply chain.

Packaging

Even though jute is hydrophilic, where possible, we aim to avoid using plastic foil and tape. We work closely together with our packaging supplier to find the best suitable and ecologically friendly recyclable packaging to safeguard our rope on its delivery journeys around the globe.

We also have a 100% discreet packaging option available for you. Please contact us to request.

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Customer Service

The most effective and honest marketing for an enterprise is to have customers recommend their products and services to others.

Offering excellent customer service and support is our standard business practice.

We are available to answer commercial and technical enquiries to assist you with your product choice, and how to prepare, use and maintain it.

FAQ - Things we are sure you want to know about jute rope

How does jute compare to hemp & co?

In comparison to hemp, jute has almost identical low elasticity characteristics, ideal for continual tying and untying of knots, lashings and bindings, ie. with load applied, it will not compress like cotton, and make the fixing difficult to undo. Follow the link to read the entire article.

Which rope diameter is the best diameter for my use case?

To help you to find the right rope for your application, we will give you some recommendations based on our personal experience with bondage work on the ground as well as suspension work. Follow the link to find out more.

How can I make my own "rope butter" for conditioning raw jute ropes?

During the conditioning process of raw jute ropes a "rope butter", a blend of oil and wax, is being used to soften the ropes. We give you a recipe and instructions on how to make your own "rope butter". Follow the link to find out more.

How can I condition my own raw jute ropes myself? What's a good method?

We show you step-by-step an established method on how to condition raw jute ropes to create almost hairfree, soft and lustre jute ropes ready-for-use. Follow the link to find out more.

How can I dye my jute ropes?

We developed an awesome, simple and very effective method for dyeing jute rope with a 100% colour penetration. Learn more about this process you can easily recreate in your kitchen at home.

Team

Stephen Hastings is a process development engineer with decades of business collaboration with Japanese corporations. As a seasoned rope bondage practitioner, he is the technical expert behind the research and development that went into the specification of our yarns and the production of our ropes.

He intuitively knows what a jute rope designed for the application should feel like, and has many years of experience selling jute ropes in wholesale quantities. His integrity, reputation and in–depth experience, make him a highly appreciated expert in the field of Kinbaku/Shibari rope bondage across the globe.

Michaela Hofmann got caught up in Stephen’s ropes in the search for a relaxing new spare time activity. Very soon she developed an interest in the rope itself and how it’s made and treated. Since 2018 she has sold hand–conditioned ready–to–use jute ropes to a global market, and in October 2021 became an Etsy–Seller Star, based on excellent customer service, 5–star reviews and reliable delivery times.

She developed a vegan conditioning to reduce hair and fibre loss, adding body, definition and lustre to produce a low–maintenance ready–to–use rope with a silky feel. Shipping perfectly conditioned, quality–checked, ready–to–use ropes is her daily mission.

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AMATSUNAWA GmbH - Our company profile

AMATSUNAWA stands for jute Asanawa ropes of the highest quality, which have been specially developed for longer-lasting skin contact, as is common in Kinbaku/Shibari bondage. Our ropes are 100% mineral oil-free. Our goal is to offer our niche market exquisite products for its specific application.

As AMATSUNAWA GmbH, we put the customer at the center of everything we do. Our goal is not only to offer you high-quality products at attractive prices, but also to exceed your expectations at all times through excellent service and fast delivery. We guarantee you consistent quality that meets the highest standards and secure our market leadership through close international partnerships. Our extensive portfolio offers you an exquisite selection of high-quality ropes.

Another important part of our corporate philosophy is sustainability. We rely on chemical-free products in order to offer you not only environmentally friendly but also health-safe solutions for our niche market.

With personal customer service, we guarantee uncomplicated communication and rapid processing of your order. We focus in particular on resellers, traders and rope groups. We are happy to support you in building and introducing a successful portfolio with our high-quality products. Together we create success.

AMATSUNAWA GmbH – your partner for quality, innovation and service.