Recently, the easy availability of cheap cotton ropes has caused this fibre to lose a previously high regard within the rope bondage community. There is a big difference between quality ropes and cheaper chinese made mass produced options.

Find out how Jade Rope plans to bring cotton ropes back to a status this great natural fibre deserves.

We are very pleased to announce that the competition was won by Vervon, who submitted this great image.

We're also delighted to announce that Vervon's perfect bundle of rope, or her 'ideal' rope set consists of 100% natural braided hemp rope.

In the last few years, tossa (a variety of jute fibre) has come to the forefront of rope bondage. Jute has always been a strong contender for the elusive title of ‘best type of rope’. Now the right to the label of \'best rope\' is being fought between white jute and golden jute...

Jade Rope's Social Media Profile Picture Competition was a great success with images submitted by 108 shibari & kinbaku enthusiests. A total 144 photos were considered and now 6 finalists have been selected.

Here's a just one teaser entered by Tom-Foolery, rigged by Noble.

You can see the top six finalists here.

Please be warned that some of the shots do contain mild nudity and may not be suitable for all ages.