Shibari Study Shop review
At Shibari Study Shop, I’d look at the finish before choosing a length. The Berlin shop sells the same eight-metre Ogawa jute in treated and untreated versions. It also bundles pre-treated rope and shears in a beginner kit.
Treated rope or your own finish?
The shop says it treats the finished version by hand with jojoba oil and soy wax. It cuts the untreated version to the same length and finishes the ends, leaving the conditioning to the buyer. The beginner kit lists three pre-treated ropes and a pair of shears. Our Sh! Women’s Store review is another example of why I check the measurements and contents before ordering gear.
Check the seals when the order arrives
The shop’s return policy deals with the beginner kit item by item. If you open one rope’s seal, that rope is excluded from a refund. Other items can still qualify, including unopened ropes and unused shears. I’d look over the order before opening each piece if I thought I might send part of it back.
Anabel’s take
I’d choose the treated rope if I wanted the shop to handle the finish. I’d buy the untreated version only if I already knew how I wanted it prepared.