Then, where does the current vogue for ritual, sexualised binding originate if not from Edo culture? I’m being coy here… there clearly was clearly a pornographic (and sadistic/violent) element to rope that is japanese, but there is however additionally a beauty and formality to it too. It's understandable that cultured individuals must be drawn to restrained (and restraining) techniques which develop a stress between discipline and nature. There clearly was the exact exact same visual at work with eighteenth century formal gardens or intimate neo painting that is classical. (more…)