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Description:
Koumanawa is a beautifully rugged 5.5mm premium tossa jute rope designed for natural feel, deep texture, and traditional aesthetic. Sourced directly from the makers in Japan, this rope offers a slightly toothier bite, with gorgeous golden tones and the unmistakable scent of raw, high-grade asanawa.
This batch has been hand-treated by Sakunawa using our signature blend of skin-safe rope oil and balm — enhancing its texture, deepening its colour, and giving it that warm, lived-in feel while maintaining just the right amount of bite.
Each length is:
Cut, singed, and tensioned by hand
Treated with Sakunawa Oil & Balm
Smoothed and coiled for immediate use
Packaged with care, intention, and precision
Why Choose Koumanawa?
High quality manufactured rope that is rare to find in the UK market
Tight lay structure for a strong, beautifully responsive grip, and dependable control
Hand-finished in-house with our rope-safe oil and balm
Gorgeous golden-brown colour with the earthy scent of premium jute
Ideal for beginners through to advanced riggers
Technical Features:
3-strand Tossa jute, approx. 5.5mm diameter
Tight lay for clean, controlled tying
Golden-brown natural fibre with minimal fuzz
Grippy texture for confident tensioning
Treated by hand for feel, longevity, and flow
Care Instructions:
Store your rope in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Reapply Sakunawa Oil or Balm to maintain its feel and integrity. For full care guidance, visit our Care Guide page.
Ideal For:
All Levels of Experience
From absolute beginners to experienced riggers, Koumanawa’s tight lay makes it easy to handle, low maintenance, and highly reliable. It’s especially good for those developing clean technique — it won’t snag or twist as easily as looser lay ropes and will feel delicious on the skin once fully broken in.
Structural & Suspension Work
This rope shines in support lines, stems, and uplines, where structure and consistency are key. The grip and firmness allow for confident friction placement and long-lasting wraps.
Sensory & Style Preference
If you love a rope with natural drag, earthy scent, and solid control, Koumanawa delivers. It’s a fantastic counterpart to softer ropes for contrast scenes, or a go-to all-rounder for daily practice.
