The Twisted Monk
Seattle rope business established in 2004 that hand-finishes and custom-dyes hemp, cotton, POSH, bamboo and silk bondage rope, and also sells steel hardware, gear bags and books.
The Twisted Monk is a Seattle rope maker and retailer. Its own history page says it began in 2004, when its founder, known as Monk, made a batch of bondage rope for himself. Demand from others turned it into a small business, first processing hemp in a backyard and garage. In spring 2005 the operation moved into its current workshop, which the company calls “The Abbey,” where staff cut and finish every order by hand.
The range centers on hemp, cotton and POSH (a spun polyester) rope sold by length and in kits, from beginner sets to a size-inclusive kit. It also sells custom-dyed hemp, specialty steel hardware, gear bags, books and e-books. The company states that its rope is ethically sourced and that its conditioning and dyeing processes are safe for use on the body. Under its stated guarantee it replaces rope that had to be cut in an emergency and repairs rope whose whipping comes undone, both free of charge. Customers can order special dye baths to recreate retired or limited colors, or fully custom colors; in November 2026 these started at about $1.75 to $2 per foot with a 175-foot minimum.
The Twisted Monk also does educational work. It publishes free how-to videos and tutorials on basic ties, sells books such as Lee Harrington’s Shibari You Can Use, and offers rope kits curated by the educator Midori. Its in-person education page recommends learning from live teachers where possible and names educators and groups it endorses, among them Midori, Twisted Windows in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Seattle-based Full Circle Kink. It includes Twisted Windows’ rope safety cards with every order.