The perfect accessory for a four legged friend! Our soft touch flax rope leashes are handmade, long lasting and environmentally friendly.
Our flax dog leashes support an endangered craft: rope making. The rope is made by Chatham Historic Dockyards, master ropemakers who have used traditional methods in their historic workshop for more than 400 years.
Each leash is carefully knotted and handmade by Gem, of Tightrope Knots, in her Cambridgeshire workshop.
The hardware is 100% stainless steel, and the rope is completely handmade, hand laid cotton.
The flax rope is soft, but 'hairier' than our rainbow leashes, and much thicker. The soft off-white or cream colour is its natural colour, and is easy on the eye.
All leashes use an eye splice to finish the rope - an intricate finishing technique which is far stronger than a knot. An eye splice is the strongest splice, to ensure that our leash can handle even the biggest and bounciest dogs.
All of our products undergo quality checks prior to sending, but please check regularly for wear and tear. We recommend to always check your dog’s walking accessories before use.
This is a handmade item, so no two items will be exactly the same.
Lead time: please note that these leashes are made-to-order. Allow 2-3 weeks for your order to be made and shipped, although we'll endeavour to exceed expectations.
Materials: flax fibre, stainless steel hardware
Dimensions: circa 1.2m end to end, circa 93cm from base of handle to metal clip, circa 1cm diameter
About the maker: Gem, Tightrope Knots
Rope making is a rare and endangered craft, and Gem is among the very few practicing it in the UK today. With nearly seven years of experience, she first honed her skills at the historic Arthur Beale - one of the country’s oldest yacht chandlers - before setting out to make rope entirely by hand. Now, she transforms her distinctive, hand-spun ropes into an array of unique creations, from dog leads and juggling balls to doorstops and even earrings. With endless colour combinations to choose from and a love for bespoke projects, Gem brings fresh life to a timeless tradition.
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