As you can see below, I have just opened an new eBay shop, Esinem Rope, to offer you a better service and a much wider range of rope and accessories. I now have hemp, jute, treated and untreated, plus cotton and rice rope (soko nawa). Sizes include, 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 7mm and 8mm. You won't find a better range at prices like these! Visit shop

 

 

I am delighted to announce that I am now able to supply this fascinating documentary on DVD (PAL format) at 15 Euro + 2.50 Euro P&P worldwide.



KINBAKU - The Art of Bondage (2009)
(aka Kinbaku - sielun solmuja)

PAL-DVD - 29.5 mins


Kinbaku, "tight binding", is a Japanese style of bondage which involves tying up the bottom using simple yet visually intricate patterns, with several pieces of rope usually hemp or jute. In Shinto religion, in order to make something sacred, man will tie a rope around it. This sacred quality of the tying can be applied also to Kinbaku, which is an erotic, spiritual, artistic connection between the people who are doing it. It started with samurais capturing enemies on battlefield 500 years ago. "Rope is an extension of arms and communication tool. Two people can really be close and have emotional exhange", says rope master Osada Steve from Tokyo. Osada Steve is student of Haruki Yukimura, a rope master who has tied over 3000 people during his life. "If you look at the Japanese samurai armor, it's tied on. If you've ever received a Japanese gift, it's an exquisite thing", says Asagi Ageha, the most popular star of the new generation. Japan places a ritualistic weightness on everyday acts-a-talent our own culture lacks and turn almost anything, including knots and ropes into art. Nowadays rope is used to create an artistic, meaningful scene between two people. Kinbaku is about creating a beautiful climate and an exciting dramatic experience.

        • Produced by: John Hakalax
        • Directed & Written by: Jouni Hokkanen
        • Director of Photography: Jussi Käkkis Arhinmäki
        • Edited by: Speedy Durga
        • Lead Animator: Ilkka Pitkänen
        • Assistant Animator: Mikko Erich
        • Music by: Simon Bartholomew
        • Sound Designer: Pekka Lipponen
        • Production company: Hakalax Productions
        • Financial support by: AVEK
        • Broadcasters: YLE/TV1

 

  
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I have just opened a clothing and accessories shop with Esinem branded items including rope bags, T-shirts, hoodies etc. Let the logo declare you interests!

Click the picture on the left to see the range, which already already has over 30 products. There are also options to produce your own versions customised with you name or slogan.