shibari

below is a gallery featuring Shibari work by talented riggers and rope models/bottoms. 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.”

but the fact the person is immobilized during the process is a consequence, not the objective, using the ropes to tie is an exercise of domination, control and, of course, communication.

this is how the great masters told it and felt it, Yukimura defined it as an emotional exchange between two people, a way of expressing love and emotions using the ropes. Akechi Denki said it’s the connection made with rope between the hearts of two people. Chimuo also said that the most important thing is the heart.

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