The Twisted Monk

The most trusted name in bondage rope since 2004.

Twisted Monk transformed the rope bondage community when founder “Monk” began cooking giant kettles of hemp in his Seattle backyard two decades ago. His introduction to rope came from an unexpected source—his mother-in-law gifted him Midori’s groundbreaking book on Japanese rope bondage. After conditioning his first batch of proper hemp and testing it with his wife, her response was immediate: “Make more of this, now.”

What started as one person processing rope has grown into an operation with dedicated employees processing tens of thousands of feet monthly from “The Abbey,” their Seattle workspace. Twisted Monk became the first and most famous supplier in the rope bondage community, earning recognition in numerous instructional books and partnerships with educators worldwide.

Every piece of Twisted Monk rope arrives pre-dyed, pre-conditioned, and ready to use—eliminating the hours of preparation that raw rope requires. Hand-cut and finished by dedicated artisans, each rope end features their signature “bomb-proof” sailmaker’s whipping in tight black thread. Their quality standard is simple: if the monks wouldn’t use it in their own bedrooms, they won’t sell it.

The brand offers diverse fibers for different sensations. Silky bamboo rope provides gentle intimacy at the “Oooh” end of their sensation spectrum, while rough coconut rope delivers organic aggression at the “Ouch” end. Their flagship hemp remains the most versatile—smooth against skin, substantial weight for “authoritative thump,” and dyes that won’t transfer during play.

Safety consciousness permeates everything. EMT shears come with every kit because, as Monk explains from personal experience, emergencies happen. Their extraordinary Emergency Rope Replacement Guarantee promises free replacement if you ever need to cut your rope during an emergency—safety always comes before profit.

Couples new to rope bondage will find thoughtfully tiered kits. The Curiosity Kit offers minimal investment to explore interest, while the Midori Essentials Kit provides everything needed for years of intimate bondage: eight ropes in varied lengths, a detail rope, safety shears, and care instructions. Reviewer assessments suggest kits last 4-10+ years with proper care.

Twisted Monk serves both “the elite shibari master and the bumbling couple tying each other up for the first time”, accessible pricing for ethically-sourced, artisan-quality rope that’s genuinely ready to use out of the bag.