Muka Cord Ties

A muka tie is used as an alternative to a plastic cord clamp.

Muka cord ties are made from harakeke — New Zealand flax — harvested here in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Harakeke has been used in birth for generations, and for good reason. The muka fibre is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial, and has long been valued for its healing properties — making it a genuinely good choice for something sitting against your newborn's cord.

It's strong, it's natural, and it sits gently against newborn skin without the bulk of a plastic clamp.

Woven by hand, each tie is a small but meaningful way to bring something grounded and intentional into your birth space.

How to use: Store in the freezer until you need them — the sap stays damp which makes tying easier.