LadyRope
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I know that asian rope bondage (shibari) can be done in any kind of material,but thats not the point of this type of bondage..many riggers use rope,hemp in particular for certain reasons,one being the asthetics,the connection to the rope,as well as pressure points utilized.. hemp also has an amazing earthy scent and feel after its been processed(boiled and oiled )there is a spirtiual feeling that many people enjoy from using hemp when practicing kinbaku that no other material can produce...of course many of these people are purists and have a very strong bond and need for using hemp rope...I have been enjoying this ancient art for many years now and am not a purist,I infact entertwine kinbaku with western...however, I mostly use natural fiber when exclusivly doing shibari,since I am a lover of heavy bondage,I also engage in chains and leather,but its not shibari to me,its just heavy bondage,again for me,unlike western,its not the final outcome thats the ultimate,its the journey I take with my partner when practicing shibari...
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