Kefi Ropemakers

Ropemaking

Kefi Ropemakers
Open to the public
Yes, by appointment only
Provides courses or training
No
Available for craft fairs
Yes

Contact

Kefi Textiles Ltd, Moor Park, Moor Road
RICHMOND
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
DL10 5PR
Heather and Andrew Cumpstone
t: 07511664218

About

When Outhwaites Rope-makers closed its doors in 2022 after a rich history of ropemaking dating back to the early 1900s, their production manager Andrew had a difficult decision to make; he could either change careers or take a leap of faith and keep rope-making alive in North Yorkshire. Together with wife Heather, who he trained as a rope-maker herself, they bought the bulk of machinery from Outhwaites owner Mrs Annison, and moved it up the road near Richmond to set up Kefi Ropemakers, part of Kefi Textiles Ltd.

At Kefi, Andrew and Heather cover it all; they produce twisted and braided ropes for the trade market taking a vital place in the British supply chain, as well as supplying makers and creatives with smaller quantities through their online rope store Land of Rope and Glory.

It doesn't end there though! The couple have developed a number of ranges of finished products from Homeware, to craft kits, to Kefi Pets, their in-house Pet brand; all of which is available to see on their online shop Kefi Store.

Andrew and Heather use a wide variety of materials but specialise in natural fibres like cotton, wool and flax.

Mini craft gallery

We launched Kefi Pets this year and its proving to be very popular!
We make a wide range of products for Kefi Store, including rope tree swings!
Our finished products are all handcrafted using artisan techniques like splicing
Walking the rope-walk with pink cotton