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This is the original article on RopeMarks as submitted by Bob. The non neutal point of view doesnot make it suitable for the main site but is OK for a personal page.

RopeMarks is a Dutch organisation based in Amsterdam. The organisation has its focus on artfull bondage, specialising in Japanese bondage, a.k.a Shibari or Kinbaku.

Short history

RopeMarks was launched by Bob in Amsterdam in 1985. At first social networking was the main purpose of the organisation to get the clearest picture possible of the beautifull art that is shibari. Shibari comes from a country founded on myths and secrets, Japan. After coming to unrafel the secrets of shibari begun a period of dedicated exercise and getting the world to know and understand shibari.

In 1999 Chantal joined RopeMarks, together they have started the photography, demonstrations en study that RopeMarks is still and continuously expanding upon.

RopeMarks is divided in a number of units

  • Photography
    • For many years now RopeMarks is the number one in Dutch shibari art photography and competes on the highest level worldwide.
  • Demonstrations
    • For many years RopeMarks is the preferred organisation to show the art of shibari, worldwide, to interested, high level organisations and art galleries.
  • Study
    • For many years RopeMarks is offering worldwide studies in the art of shibari in different levels of expertice and for different types of groups or people. RopeMarks is offering these studies to spread the knowledge, technique en emotional situaties the are part of shibari.


The Netherlands is experiencing a demanding request for solid and reliable information about erotic bondage. Basically, everybody wants it but very few seem to get further than tieing the wrists of their partner to the bed. RopeMarks is fullfilling this request and in the process tries to break the taboo that still exists on every form of eroticism in the general media by getting media exposure and actually show the beauty of shibari.

RopeMarks has been utilizing different forms of erotic bondage ever since 1985. They specialise in Japanese bondage (shibari). This knowledge is shared and demonstrated during dedicated art expositions, workshops, gatherings and other opportunities to break the taboo and make the art of erotic bondage known to the general public.

RopeMarks is located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands but enjoy a wordwide fame because of the beauty the are known for to create with ropes and human bodies.

Chairman

  • 1985-1989: Bob
  • 1999-heden: Bob&Chantal

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