The Ogawa rope is a Japanese jute Shibari rope, made in Japan and known for its flexibility, raw texture and authentic feel.
Ideal for traditional Shibari and Japanese Kinbaku, it offers a smooth, responsive rope that is ready to use.
Specifications: 6 mm, 8 metres, 3 strands, Japanese jute, contains JBO.
Ready to use: cleaned, rubbed, singed and lightly waxed.
⚠ Please note: JBO gives the rope a typical smell that fades over time.
The Ogawa rope is a Japanese jute Shibari rope, known for its flexibility, raw texture and strong responsiveness under tension.
Made in Japan by Ogawa, it is one of the most well-known ropes in the world of traditional Shibari and Japanese Kinbaku.
This 6 mm / 8 m Shibari rope is especially suited for practitioners looking for an authentic rope, smooth in hand, with a natural feel and a strong presence during practice.
The Ogawa rope is appreciated for its very specific behaviour. It is soft, lively, quick to handle and pleasant for fluid tying.
Its more open twist gives it a different feel compared to tighter ropes. It moves smoothly in the hand, settles easily and allows precise work for floor ties as well as more advanced practices.
It is particularly suitable for people already familiar with Japanese bondage, who know how to handle a soft rope with care.
Each Ogawa 6 mm rope is prepared before shipping. It is cleaned, rubbed and singed so it can be used quickly after delivery.
This preparation makes the rope more pleasant in the hand, reduces loose fibres and gives a better feel from the first uses.
The Ogawa rope contains JBO, used in the treatment of industrial Japanese jute.
This treatment gives the rope a distinctive smell, often associated with traditional Japanese ropes. This smell is reduced by our preparation and gradually fades with time and use.
Important: humidity may temporarily make this smell stronger.
The Ogawa rope requires clean and careful handling. Its soft twist offers great fluidity, but also makes it more sensitive to poor handling.
Avoid pushing the rope with your fingers or pulling only part of the rope on a single strand. To preserve its lifespan, always guide the rope in the direction of its structure.
This rope is recommended for practitioners already familiar with the basics of Shibari and the safety rules related to rope tying.
The Ogawa Shibari Rope 6 mm / 8 m is a Japanese jute rope, soft, traditional and ready to use. It offers an authentic feel, close to the spirit of Japanese Kinbaku, and is designed for practitioners looking for a smooth, lively and responsive rope.
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contact@boutiquedushibari.comYes, under certain conditions.
La Boutique du Shibari is exclusively an online store and does not have a physical shop.
However, in-person collection is possible in Paris on days when I am present at the Kinbaku Nest, Paris 16th arrondissement (mainly Thursdays).
The in-person collection must be requested in advance by email or phone
Without prior request and my explicit confirmation, no on-site handover can be guaranteed.
To book your private lesson, please contact me directly by email or phone.
I will then inform you of the available days and time slots so we can schedule your private session under the best conditions.
? 3 ropes are ideal to start practicing Shibari with confidence.
Why 3 ropes?
Enough for basic ties (arms, legs, torso)
Allows you to learn knots, tension, and rope handling
No unnecessary overload at the beginning