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1959-2022. Japanese rigger and AV director and actor . Realised a number of How to Shibari videos between 2002-2004.

someone who ties.

A very simple friction where one rope is passed under or over the other and brought out at a 90 degree angle.

a simple knot often used for single column ties.

This term is adopted by some people to indicate that they feel that there rope work is either highly skilled, or is very creative. Sometimes used by photographers who tie.

marks left of the skin from being tied. Also referred to as Rope kisses, or in Japanese as Nawaato 縄痕 (rope marks/scars).

Someone who is tied, implying submission within a rope scene.

Someone who is tied. Some people view this as a cute description which makes them think of getting an itchy nose and twiching it as they can't reach it as they are tied up. Other people say it reminds them of playboy bunnies and they find it offensive.

one length of rope that has been tied into a bundle for easy transportion.

marks left of the skin from being tied. Also called 'rope bites' or in Japanese as Nawaato 縄痕 (rope marks/scars).

Someone who ties, the counter part to a rope bottom, some view this term as implying a level of D/s dynamic.