Endangered
Endangered
Rope, cordage & knotwork
Rope laid and knotted by hand, from bell ropes and mats to leads and lanyards.
1 maker · 2 pieces
Questions
Where can I buy a handmade rope dog lead in the UK?
The Haud sells rope dog leads made by hand in Britain. Some are made to order, and the making time is shown on each lead before you order.
What else is made from handmade rope?
Besides leads, rope makers have traditionally made bell ropes, doormats, fenders and doorstops, each laid and knotted by hand.
How do I know these pieces are really handmade in Britain?
Every maker on The Haud applies and is reviewed individually before they can sell, and imports, mass production and resellers are not allowed. Each piece links to the profile of the person who made it, so you can see who they are and where they work before you buy. Payment is taken by Stripe. On UK orders you have at least 14 days from delivery to change your mind, except on personalised and commissioned pieces, and anything faulty or not as described is always covered.
The Journal
THE HAUD5 min read
Craft to be used, and craft as art
I like beautiful things that get used. Here is what I found when I tried to work out whether that's a position or just a preference, and what it means for The Haud.
Rosie Thompson · 24 September 2026
THE HAUD5 min read
The Haud Almanack: November Events
The Lord Mayor's gilded State Coach of 1757, tar barrels in Ottery St Mary and Hatherleigh, and St Clement's Day at the last water-powered forge in England: three November outings where a Red List craft is the reason to go.
Rosie Thompson · 1 November 2026
