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Synopsis. This feature documentary 'The Pleasure of Rope' explores Kinbaku, the art of Japanese rope bondage. Director Bob Bentley goes backstage at events and also explores the secret...
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- What Is Shibari?
- Why Are People Into Shibari?
- How Do I Get Started with Shibari?
- Is It Cultural Appropriation to Do Shibari If I’m Not Japanese?
Shibari, sometimes called Japanese rope bondage or "kinbaku" is a modern form of rope bondage which originated in Japan. The term "shibari" means "tying" and "kinbaku" means "tight binding." The two are used interchangeably, and refer to the same type of play. Put simply, Shibari involves tying someone up with ropes. Sometimes this involves sex, wi...
Midori explains that she personally loves Shibari because it’s so flexible, both literally and figuratively. "Shibari fits all bodies, and [the rope] can be woven into the process of creating a vast range of scenes and moods. It’s adaptive as you can adjust and change it to suit all body types, physical conditions, and experience levels. You don’t ...
Shibari isn’t something you can jump into head first without doing some required reading, learning and pre-sex communication first. It does literally involve rope after all, so safety is an important consideration. Marika explains that the most important thing to learn when getting started is general safety, which is why Shibari Study offers a safe...
Midori explains that, outside of Japan, in the past decade or so, Shibari has gone viral. With that increase in popularity, came some criticism of Westernised interpretations of the craft, along with "particular narratives about Shibari’s history." "Shibari is a noble and complex art form, passed down from the samurai, taught today from master to a...
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Intimate disclosures reveal rare insights in narratives that are surprising and at times disturbing. This feature documentary 'The Pleasure of Rope' explores Kinbaku, the art of Japanese rope...
Kinbaku on Vimeo. The first few minutes of our show at the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Bondage, 2011. This illustrates just what effect can be achieved with a single length of rope applied with some care. Ippon-nawa is correct if you are counting ropes, however, right or wrong, I originally heard the term ichinawa being applied so I ...
An exciting new object, created specifically for all those who appreciate and take pleasure into feeling and seeing the ropes slide along the slave's body. In perfect Japan Style, this shibari fits perfectly the desire to see a naughty and elegant bondage over a slave, gives to the dominant the control over her.
This comprehensive series, held throughout the year, is tailored for seasoned rope enthusiasts seeking to elevate their skills and explore the mesmerising world of dynamic transitions and torsions in Shibari. Japanese style rope suspensions are known for their grace and beauty.
