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I’m enamored with the Spartacus Divinity collection. The collar and cuff sets (both ankle and wrist) are so lovely together.

I don’t wear blindfolds a lot, but sometimes they’re fun for our sensory play or bondage scenarios. I decided to complete my set and get the Spartacus Divinity Blindfold from EdenFantasys.

The Divinity Blindfold comes in easy-to-open packaging, and is visible through the front. The blindfold is folded in half, but comes out of the case and flattens out easily, with minimal creasing over the nose. It has a light, pleasant leather smell.

The blindfold is made of white fine-grained leather, and it looks pretty and feminine. The leather piece is 8” wide from end to end, with 3 1/4″ eye covers. It narrows to 1 1/2″ over the nose. A cluster of three dark blue jewels, the same as on the cuffs and collar, are set in a cluster on the right side. These jewels are set in metal, which does have a nickel coating. The front has blue straight stitching that runs around the outside about 1/8” from the edge of the leather and gives the blindfold an attractive color accent. The stitches are even and seem secure.

The back of the leather is lined with baby blue faux fur, which is soft and smooth on the skin. The stitching can be seen a bit around the edges of the fur, but it is not overly noticeable or detracting.

The Divinity Blindfold is held on to your head by a white elastic band, which is 3/4″ wide and about 14” long. It’s very stretchy, and should expand to fit most head sizes comfortably.

If necessary, the blindfold is easy to clean. The leather can be spot cleaned with a damp, not wet cloth, and a leather cleaner can be used for conditioning. The faux fur can be cleaned with soap and water and blotted dry, taking care not to saturate the fur or the leather. The blindfold is best stored flat.

So, Did It Work? Most definitely! This blindfold really completed the look I was going for with the Divinity set. It was comfortable to wear, fit my face well, and I really liked the feel of the fur against my face and closed eyes. I tried it with my eyes open and I wasn’t able to see anything under the eye pads, but this isn’t something I’d wear with my eyes open underneath. The only trouble I had was if I moved my head a lot while lying on my back. This tended to move the elastic out of place and cause the blindfold to slip up. This is a well-made piece, and I expect to use it for a long time to come.

I purchased the Divinity Blindfold from EdenFantasys. If you’d like to purchase one for yourself, you can get one by clicking the widget below.

$24.99Divinity blindfold Blindfold by Spartacus Material: Leather Safety: Buy from EdenFantasys

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Recently I purchased the Spartacus Divinity Wrist Cuffs. I already had the Divinity collar, and the wrist cuffs and collar looked divine together. I decided I wanted the complete set, so I purchased the Divinity Ankle Cuffs from EdenFantasys.

The ankle cuffs are simply packaged andcome in a clear plastic clamshell case which is easy to open. The cuffs are rolled closed and visible through the front of the box. The back insert has some product information in four languages.

These cuffs have a light leather scent, clean and crisp. They are made of a supple, flexible, fine-grained white leather and are simply beautiful – so different looking than the standard black!

The cuffs consist of a bottom and top strap. The bottom, which is the actual cuff, is 2” wide and 10 3/4″ long. It is backed with light blue faux fur which is soft to stroke and provides a comfortable sensation on the skin. The rivets can’t be felt under the fur. The stitching is a dark blue straight stitch which is even and secure. It is also not visible on the back unless you spread the faux fur and look.

The top strap is 13 1/2″ long and 1” wide, and is attached to the cuff by 4 rivets. Between these rivets is a 1 1/2” D-ring for connecting the cuffs to a chain, spreader bar, or other apparatus. Two silver rivets also hold the metal end piece through which the Velcro threads. The rivets have a coating that does contain nickel. On each side of the rivets is a dark blue gem set in silver.

The top strap is double sided and stitched with dark blue on the top and white on the bottom. One end has a 1” Velcro piece. A 3” long strip of Velcro is sewn with white thread to the top strap about 2 1/2″ away, and this end Velcro piece attaches to it.

The Divinity Ankle Cuffs, unlike the wrist cuffs, are easy to put on, even by yourself. They run a bit small for ankle cuffs, so if your ankles are larger than about 10 1/2″ (maximum) they will be too tight for you to use. The 1” piece of Velcro needs to connect to the backing Velcro almost entirely, or the cuffs can be popped off by flexing and rolling the ankles. At their largest, the cuffs won’t overlap.

These cuffs are easy to care for. The leather can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth, making sure not to soak or overly wet it. If necessary, a leather cleaner can be used to keep the cuffs in good condition. The fur can be spot cleaned with soap and water and blotted dry. The cuffs can be stored rolled or laid flat in a drawer or chest.

So, Do They Work? I’ve found that while my husband does like red and black, he also likes the softer, more feminine colors on me, and this set really turns him on. The complete set (ankle cuffs, wrist cuffs, collar, and blindfold) looks stunningly hot, feminine yet naughty, when worn with white and blue lingerie or nothing else at all.

I really enjoyed these cuffs. The only real problem I had was making sure the Velcro was securely attached. The first time my husband put them on I was able to pop out of them by flexing my ankle a few times. It wasn’t that I wanted to escape, but with not all of the Velcro connecting it didn’t take me long to get out of them.

I like that these have a fur backing – they are a lot more comfortable to wear than just leather backed cuffs and don’t trap sweat or cause friction on my skin.

We connected these to a variety of leads, as well as a spreader bar or two. When the cuffs were attached to the spreader bar in particular, I wasn’t able to pop them off and they held my ankles securely in place.

As with the wrist cuffs, these cuffs run on the small side. They would be ideal to use as wrist cuffs if you have larger wrists. These cuffs are more suited to moderate to light play than heavy due to the Velcro, but as long as you aren’t pulling and squirming like crazy they should hold up for a session of fun.

The Divinity Ankle Cuffs, as well as the other pieces, are all available at EdenFantasys. I bought mine there, and you can too by clicking on the widget below.

$49.99Divinity ankle restraints Ankle cuffs by Spartacus Material: Leather Safety: Buy from EdenFantasys

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The more cuffs I have, the more I seem to want. I’ve decided that it’s a bit redundant to have everything in black – you can only really have so many different designs and styles in the same color. I had obtained the Spartacus Divinity Collar a while ago, and it was such a refreshing color that I decided it was time to add to the set, starting with the Spartacus Divinity Wrist Cuffs from EdenFantasys.

These wrist cuffs come in an easy to open plastic clamshell, with the cuffs rolled and visible through the front. The insert visible through the back of the case gives some general information about the product in 4 languages. The cuffs have a light leather scent right out of the box.

The Divinity Wrist Cuffs are lovely. They are made of white, fine-grained leather and are soft and supple. The actual cuff piece is 2” wide and 9” long. Attached to this is the top strap which is 1” wide and 12” long, and connected to the cuff by 4 silver rivets between which is attached a 1 1/4” D-ring. Two rivets also hold the square metal end loop. Two blue gems set in silver are on each side of the D-ring. The coating on the metal does contain nickel.

The top strap on the cuffs is stitched in dark blue thread on the top side, which is even and secure. It is sewn to another piece of white leather, with white stitching on the underside. The opposite end of this strap has Velcro for closure. Sticky Velcro is a 1” piece at the end. After a 2 1/2″ gap, a 3” strip of Velcro is sewn to the strap for attachment. The Velcro is all securely stitched to the strap with white thread.

The cuff piece is lined on the inside with a light blue faux fur, which is soft to the touch. The stitching is only noticeable in a few places, and it is the same dark blue as the top. The fur covers the rivets and creates a smooth sensation against the skin.

The cuffs can be tricky to put on by yourself, particularly if your wrists are on the larger side. As long as most of the Velcro at the end connects to the Velcro strip the cuffs will stay on through moderate pulling and tugging and won’t pull off. For the Velcro to connect securely the cuff part must overlap. Even when tight on the wrists, the fur keeps them comfortable and prevents chafing. The Velcro also adds the ability for your partner to quickly remove them if necessary.

The Divinity Wrist Cuffs are easy to care for. The leather can be wiped with a damp (not wet) cloth as needed, and a leather cleaner can be used when necessary. The fur can be dampened or spot cleaned. Care should be taken not to soak the leather. The cuffs can be stored flat, or gently rolled.

So, Do They Work? I really love the look of these. The white and blue is a lovely combination and really feminine. Even though the cuffs are wide, they are graceful. They match beautifully with the other pieces in the set (collar, ankle cuffs, and blindfold) and look nice on their own as well.

These cuffs run small – a lot smaller than other wrist cuffs I’ve purchased – so you should be aware if you have larger wrists that they may be too tight. I found that if the sticky Velcro piece wasn’t securely attached (and the cuffs overlapped a bit) that flexing my wrists would cause these to pop off – I could hear the Velcro pulling apart with my motions. Even when I had these on tightly, though, they were comfortable on my skin. The fur lining is very soft and pleasant to wear.  If you think these will be too small, the Ankle Cuffs would be a good option to use.

We had a lot of fun with these! My husband thought the look was erotic when paired with a white mini skirt, blue nipple jewelry and the rest of the set (collar, ankle cuffs, and blindfold), The color combination was heavenly.

I purchased the Divinity Wrist Cuffs from EdenFantasys. If you’re interested in expanding your cuff collection and are in to light to medium play, or just want to accessorize with a different look, these are a great choice. You can purchase these cuffs from EdenFantasys by clicking on the widget below.

$47.99Divinity wrist restraints Wrist cuffs by Spartacus Material: Leather Safety: Buy from EdenFantasys

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