Websites:
Rope 365 - https://rope365.com/
- A one stop shop for everything and freely available. With a focus on learning not just about how to tie- but how to care for rope and more of the knitty gritty details behind it all as well.
Shibari Study - https://shibaristudy.com/
- Premium subscription with a wide range of material from high class presenters and rope practitioners. Featuring classes, demos, and performances. Much of their introductory content and demos are also available for free. Highly recommend.
Crash Restraint - https://crash-restraint.com/
- A step by step, structured website rich with information and details. As of 2024 the site has begun a massive restructuring & update.
Self Suspension - https://www.selfsuspend.com/
- Focused on self-suspension but rich with details on uplines, safety equipment, and many other topics that are foundational no matter one’s own role.
Rope Bottom Guide - https://theropebottomguide.com/the-rope-bottom-guide/ - The book is available free of charge via pdf. Great resource for rope bottoms.
Anatomie Rope Studio - https://anatomiestudio.com/shibari-rope-videos/
- Various “inspirational” tutorials for knots and harnesses.
Animated Knots - https://www.animatedknots.com/
- Shows various types of knots & explains their usage.
Youtube:
Watts the Safeword - Simpler, but fun introductory ties to play with.
EpicRope - Various harnesses to experiment and utilize.
Jillian B - Decorative ties, great inspiration.
Rory's Brainworks - Various decorative and other fun ties.
**Note, these are personal recommendations based on my own experience. As with any pursuit of knowledge it is advised to seek from multiple sources to help build a stronger understanding.
Take all advice & knowledge with a grain of salt. There are no standards for rope education and with that there’s significant misinformation out there via various web content. Especially with Instagram, TikTok, and online blogs.