Natural fiber ropes, such as hemp and jute, have a nuanced relationship with water, and traditional advice in the shibari community can be inconsistent or even misleading.
Too often, it’s preached like gospel by folks who’ve never even handled, let alone used, this kind of rope in their daily life.
I frequently get questions about this topic, especially about “boiling” or “washing” vegetable fiber ropes, whether they’re hemp or jute.
Let’s start by digging into what written tradition and the advice of a legendary bakushi have to say about it.
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