Yunawa
Paris-based seller that describes itself as the authorised importer of Ogawa jute rope, offering Ogawa and its own Yunawa ranges in treated and untreated form.
Yunawa is a Paris-based rope seller that calls itself the official authorized importer of Ogawa rope and also sells a line under its own name. Both are natural, three-strand jute made in Japan and sold untreated in long rolls, so that buyers can treat the rope to their own preference.
Two rope lines
The site compares the two lines. In its account, Ogawa rope is soft and supple but loosely twisted and made from standard-grade fiber, and it contains jute batching oil (JBO), a petroleum-derived oil with a kerosene-like smell that can be reduced but not removed; it needs a thorough first treatment that has to be renewed, and suits light or occasional use. Yunawa describes its own Pro line as JBO-free, vegan and chemically untreated, made from jute selected for rope bondage with a tighter twist, and usable almost at once, with rope conditioning to adjust softness. The site publishes separate treatment guides for each line and a guide to handling Ogawa rope gently, with regular waxing or oiling.
Listed formats are Ogawa Classic in 6 mm (650 m) and Yunawa Pro in 6 mm (130 m) and 5 mm (150 m). Prices are given on request. Orders ship from Paris in neutral packaging, and the site, in English and French, is restricted to adults.