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[[Image:Quirt.jpg|thumb|A Quirt from [http://www.westernstageprops.com www.westernstageprops.com] ]] | [[Image:Quirt.jpg|thumb|A Quirt from [http://www.westernstageprops.com www.westernstageprops.com] ]] | ||
| − | '''Quirts''' are the American equivalent of the riding whip/crop and there are many regional variations. It is sometimes called a riding quirt, horse quirt, or a dog quirt. | + | '''Quirts''' are the American equivalent of the riding whip/[[crop]] and there are many regional variations. It is sometimes called a riding quirt, horse quirt, or a dog quirt. |
The thongs on a quirt are made of [[leather]], buffalo, or cow hide. The core of the quirt is usually a leather bag filled with lead shot; the main part including the handle is often made from braided leather or kangaroo hide. | The thongs on a quirt are made of [[leather]], buffalo, or cow hide. The core of the quirt is usually a leather bag filled with lead shot; the main part including the handle is often made from braided leather or kangaroo hide. | ||
| − | Quirts are suitable for [[BDSM]] play and could be used in place of a | + | Quirts are suitable for [[BDSM]] play and could be used in place of a crop in a [[scene]]. |
The [[Irving Klaw]] photographs of the model [[Bettie Page]] often showed her in a dominant pose holding a whip, usually a quirt. | The [[Irving Klaw]] photographs of the model [[Bettie Page]] often showed her in a dominant pose holding a whip, usually a quirt. | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 22 January 2009
Quirts are the American equivalent of the riding whip/crop and there are many regional variations. It is sometimes called a riding quirt, horse quirt, or a dog quirt.
The thongs on a quirt are made of leather, buffalo, or cow hide. The core of the quirt is usually a leather bag filled with lead shot; the main part including the handle is often made from braided leather or kangaroo hide.
Quirts are suitable for BDSM play and could be used in place of a crop in a scene.
The Irving Klaw photographs of the model Bettie Page often showed her in a dominant pose holding a whip, usually a quirt.
