Caroline GARDIN AFP Aug 6, 2025 Aug 6, 2025 Updated Aug 7, 2025 In Tokyo, a man watches a woman slowly bind another with ropes attached to chains hanging from the ceiling. But this is no S&M bar, it's ...

It sounds like something you’d stumble upon if you went the wrong way at Hogwarts: oversized tools, giant knots, and rope as far as the eye can see. But for knot expert Des Pawson, it’s just normal ...

Animated Knots is a perfect site for learning everything about knots: how to tie them, what they’re for, and how to choose the best knot for a specific job. The site lists 196 knots for ropes, straps, ...

We’re all familiar with the macramé rage of the ’70s — plant hangers, owl-shaped wall hangings and even door drapes. But this ancient art form is experiencing a comeback, thanks in part to the ...

The Maritime Museum of San Diego’s International Guild of Knot Tyers North American Chapter will bring the Art and Craft of Knot Tying to visitors and members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego for ...

Caroline GARDIN/AFP/AFP In Tokyo, a man watches a woman slowly bind another with ropes attached to chains hanging from the ceiling. But this is no S&M bar, it's a workshop led by "shibari" master ...