combines traditional techniques with contemporary ideas to produce rope accessories for home, boat and garden, gallery projects and commissioned work.
We use the best materials we can find: high grade natural plant fibre ropes - hemp, cotton, flax and manila, and some good quality synthetic ropes, such as spun polyester.
Ropes, cords and twines are skilfully knotted, spliced and netted by hand, incorporating many of the traditional sailor's knots and whippings such as the Monkey Fist, the Manrope Knot and the Turks Head Weave.
began trading in Cornwall, South West England in 1994, selling and exhibiting original and decorative rope-work through local outlets, via trade fairs and at shows nationwide.
In 2004, Stairropes.com was launched to fulfill a growing demand for stair ropes, barrier ropes and hand rails, followed in 2006 by our Stonk Knots website - these are now our primary shop windows and points of liaison.
With over eighteen years of experience and an extensive knowledge of ropes and practical knotwork, we have built up a reputation for distinctive high quality design and reliable service.
The palindrome "Stonk Knots" reflects the backwards-forwards, do-undo essence of knot tying.
Our aim has been to keep the business small and accessible by retaining control of the creation and manufacture of all our products. We know that our customers like to deal with us because of our personal and straightforward approach; many of them appreciate being able to discuss their requirements with someone who really does know the ropes!
On our Working with ropes page, you can read about the materials and tools that are used, see images of the rope-working process and look at some examples of knots and how they are tied. Visit our gallery to view fancy knotwork, rope projects and ideas, and in-situ images of commissions fulfilled over the years. Stonk Knots also organise knotting and ropecraft demonstrations and workshops in the summer months, and exhibit throughout the country. Please contact us for more information.
All artwork, photographs, text and coding on this website are © (copyright) 1994-2012 - Stonk Knots and StairRopes.com, unless otherwise stated.
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