I should start by saying that I use the term ‘nawashi’ in its broadest sense of ‘one who works with rope’, rather than through any delusions of the pinnacles of tying. This month has been full the of trials and tribulations of what is never going to be a 9-5 job, thank God (The Flying …
Osaka 5mm jute shibari rope is now available here! This is without a doubt my favourite rope to date, which is destined to be a best seller. It is the closest so far to Japanese jute (asanawa) which is the ‘gold standard’ of serious riggers but come with a champagne price tag. The lay (twist), …
We have a fabulous line up as you will have already read in the previous post. Mo has put together a nice little teaser featuring the acts that are appearing. Feast your eyes! Don’t miss this one as BOUND is going from strength to strength. Last month was a triumph and there were lots of …
Some while ago, I re-posted an article for peer review and discussion. The thrust of it was that breast bondage could pose a cancer risk. As you might imagine, this stimulated some debate. The verdict seems to be “Not proven” as it is not clear enough for an unanimous “Not guilty”. However, it seems reasonable …
August’s BOUND welcomes Ayumi LaNoire, a pole performer, dancer, choreographer and fire eater who you might have noticed from her stunning Facebook photos and videos. She’ll be putting on a suitably themed show and, as she is also an ardent rope fan, will be modelling for me. She grew up in Tokyo, Japan, with her …