I've recently developed something of an interest in Japanese rope bondage – started some months ago when Cat got me a gift of ropes and books from Twisted Monk, a very cool dude (at www.twistedmonk.com). The book I most like is Shibari You Can Use, maybe because I'm not used to crafts instructions and they make things very clear, despite having to repeat themselves a lot. By now I also have Bondage for Sex, which focuses on positions of exposure, and Cat had gotten me The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage by Midori, with my favorite photographer, Craig Morey. The last one is not always as straightforward as the first two, so that's the order I've been reading them in.
Apparently Japanese rope bondage utilizes "reverse tension" as a basis for its technique. This is pretty simple but I've found it to provide some very secure yet comfortable bonds – so I've been told, repeatedly. They do tend to use a lot of rope, but it's a huge improvement over what we've been trying since we were kids – ties that are too tight and still slip off, or really narrow and cut in, or have huge impossible knots. I'm sure somewhere Japanese rope bondage uses some fancy knots – why wouldn't it? but I haven't needed them yet.
Also, the bonds are usually pretty attractive. I don't have any photos yet, because none of my partners (so far) have been real big on having their picture taken, let alone posted... so, still looking on that one. I do have a great new camera, though – just a little Canon point-and-shoot but I can turn the lights on and shoot without a flash, most of the time, and the pictures are terrific.
All the same, certain traits crop up whatever the subject – I'm trying to force myself to have patience and gain some experience with the ties in the book, which tend to be rope-only. What I really would like to do, I imagine, is to mix rope and rattan and do something less common. I'd say "original" but any time I do someone always says "oh yes, did you see that at www.I've_done_that_already.com?" or some damn thing... well, someday – in the meantime, more practice...
Apparently Japanese rope bondage utilizes "reverse tension" as a basis for its technique. This is pretty simple but I've found it to provide some very secure yet comfortable bonds – so I've been told, repeatedly. They do tend to use a lot of rope, but it's a huge improvement over what we've been trying since we were kids – ties that are too tight and still slip off, or really narrow and cut in, or have huge impossible knots. I'm sure somewhere Japanese rope bondage uses some fancy knots – why wouldn't it? but I haven't needed them yet.
Also, the bonds are usually pretty attractive. I don't have any photos yet, because none of my partners (so far) have been real big on having their picture taken, let alone posted... so, still looking on that one. I do have a great new camera, though – just a little Canon point-and-shoot but I can turn the lights on and shoot without a flash, most of the time, and the pictures are terrific.
All the same, certain traits crop up whatever the subject – I'm trying to force myself to have patience and gain some experience with the ties in the book, which tend to be rope-only. What I really would like to do, I imagine, is to mix rope and rattan and do something less common. I'd say "original" but any time I do someone always says "oh yes, did you see that at www.I've_done_that_already.com?" or some damn thing... well, someday – in the meantime, more practice...
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But you hate wine!
Recently, I was perusing a book about Japanese bondage that had lovely color photos. That is something I would dearly love to experience. So, bring your rope and your imagination (we can forgo the wine).
I'll even let you take as many pictures as you want...
BTW, I really love your story, "The Rope Corset."
:-)
well, come on, spill! What book? We might want to see as well, you know! Which ones (positions/binds/ etc.) do you want to be in, what would you like photographed?
The rope corset can be very interesting... I wouldn't mind working up a rope skirt as well, maybe with heels... though all of this takes a long time to get right - or right enough for a photo...
Well, where's my response?
The one in which I said that I couldn't remember the name of the book because I was too focused on the photographs. And the other people in the store who might be looking over my shoulder (just as entranced by the photos but wondering what a nice girl like me would be doing looking at a book like that), Etc.
Personally, I can have a lot of patience for the right photographer with the requisite number of megapixels -- the more creative and sexy, the better...
Actually, I'm not sure, but I think the book might be the same one that you referred to with photos by Midori.
Cool article you got here. It would be great to read something more concerning that theme. Thanks for sharing this info.
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