Russian Prayer Rope — 100-Knot Black Chotki
Length: 13in / 33cm
Handmade Orthodox Prayer Rope (Chotki & Komboskini) from the Holy Land, crafted with durable cord, traditional knots, crosses, tassels, and decorative beads.
Handcrafted in the Holy Land from black knotted cord, this Russian Prayer Rope, also known as a Chotki, features 100 hand-tied knots, silver-tone bead markers every twenty-five knots, a knotted cord cross, and a full tassel. Measuring 13in (33cm) and weighing 0.7oz (20g), this Orthodox Prayer Rope is light, flexible, and suitable for daily prayer, travel, or quiet devotion at home.
Orthodox Prayer Rope & Chotki Tradition
The Chotki is deeply connected to the Russian and broader Slavic Orthodox tradition, where prayer ropes have long been used to guide repetitions of the Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Known in different traditions as a Prayer Rope, Russian Prayer Rope, Komboskini, or Komvoskini, this devotional item helps keep the hands, mind, and heart focused during prayer.
100-Knot Construction with Silver Markers
This 100-knot Chotki is made from durable black cord, carefully tied into a longer prayer cycle than a compact 33-knot or 50-knot rope. The silver-tone markers divide the rope into four sections of twenty-five knots, giving the hand a clear tactile guide during extended prayer without needing to count each knot visually. The result is a practical and reverent Eastern Orthodox Prayer Rope designed for sustained devotional use.
Knotted Cross & Full Tassel
The rope is finished with a small cross knotted from the same black cord and a fuller tassel at the end. In Orthodox tradition, the tassel is often associated with repentance, humility, and the tears of prayer. Its presence also helps mark the end of the prayer cycle by touch, making this Orthodox Prayer Rope both beautiful and functional.
Jesus Prayer, Daily Devotion & Christian Gifting
This 100-knot Russian Prayer Rope is well suited for those with an established Jesus Prayer practice, as well as anyone wishing to deepen their Orthodox Christian devotion. It makes a meaningful Christian gift for chrismation, Easter, Christmas, pilgrimage, clergy, seminarians, monastics, or loved ones seeking a traditional prayer companion from the Holy Land.
Care Instructions
Wipe gently with a dry cloth when needed. Avoid soaking, perfumes, oils, or harsh cleaning products, as these may affect the cord over time. Store loosely coiled and keep the tassel free from tangling to help preserve its shape.
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Handmade Orthodox Prayer Ropes
(Chotki & Komboskini) from the Holy Land
An Orthodox Prayer Rope, also known as a Chotki, Komboskini, Komvoskini, Greek Prayer Rope, Russian Prayer Rope, or Eastern Orthodox Prayer Rope, has guided Christians in prayer for centuries. Traditionally used while praying the Jesus Prayer, these handcrafted prayer ropes help believers cultivate continual prayer, spiritual reflection, and a deeper relationship with Christ. Whether for daily devotion, church services, or pilgrimage, each prayer rope remains a timeless symbol of Orthodox Christian faith.
Our collection of Handmade Orthodox Prayer Ropes is carefully crafted by Christian artisans in the Holy Land using traditional knotting techniques, durable cord, and quality materials. Many designs feature hand-tied crosses, decorative tassels, and ornamental beads, creating authentic devotional items inspired by centuries of Orthodox Christian tradition. Available in traditional 33-knot, 50-knot, and 100-knot designs, every Chotki and Komboskini is created for both prayer and everyday devotion.
Whether you're searching for a traditional Prayer Rope, Orthodox Prayer Beads, a Jesus Prayer Rope, or a meaningful Orthodox Christian gift, our collection offers handcrafted devotional pieces that honor the rich spiritual heritage of the Holy Land. These prayer ropes are treasured by clergy, monks, nuns, pilgrims, and believers around the world, making them thoughtful gifts for baptisms, chrismations, Easter, Christmas, birthdays, and anyone wishing to deepen their Orthodox faith.
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Stories of Faith from Our Customers
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"I bought this Komboskini for my husband before a pilgrimage, and he hasn't gone a day without it since. Knowing it was handmade in the Holy Land made the gift even more meaningful to both of us."
— Maria S., Greece
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"My godfather gave me this Chotki when I joined the Orthodox Church. I wear it every day as a quiet reminder of my faith. It has become one of my most treasured possessions."
— Nicholas P., United States
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"After visiting an Orthodox monastery, I wanted a prayer rope that felt authentic. This one reminds me to slow down, pray, and find peace through the Jesus Prayer."
— Alexei M., Romania
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