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Ups and Downs of Suspension

When you think about Shibari, you frequently think about suspension. Almost every rope artist wants to learn and practice the art of Shibari suspensions. Suspensions are one of the experiences every rigger or bottom aspires to live in Shibari. It is like the cherry on the cake. However, it is important that you know the…
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Shibari and Stress

Rope Bondage can relieve stress. However, it can also play againts you when you have a lot of stress going on. Therefore, it is important to understand the relation between Shibari and stress. If you are really stressed out and trying to manage life difficulties and you start on some kind of BDSM scene with…
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The London Shibari Festival

The London Shibari Festival is also known as The London Festival of The Art of Japanese Bondage. It is a unique festival where the main focus is to promote Kinbaku, the Japanese Bondage also known as Shibari. Here, you will find performance art of Shibari as a way of erotic communication. Also, the event shares…
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Hikari Kesho

Hikari Kesho who’s real name is Alberto Lisi, is an Italian photographer and recognized master in the art of Shibari. Hikari has developed a unique style: he photographs beautiful women using his extensive reseacrh about corporal expresión and beauty. Consequently, his photographies, usually in black and white, have a gothic touch. So, he connects the…
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European Rigger Exchange

The European Rigger Exchange is a different kind of rope event. It is an event where experienced riggers gather for a week of exchange and research. This event is celebrating its 18th reunion. Usually, Shibari events bring together workshops form riggers and presenters around the world. However, must masters come from Japan, where the most…
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Marika Leila Roux

Marika Leila Roux is a professional Shibari model and rigger, who performed and teaches worldwide. Marika discovered bondage by accident during a photoshoot as a model in 2011. Then, she started in the world of Japanese rope bondage, learning and practicing. Eventually, she became a model, performer, rigger and teacher. After many years of exploring…
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Rope Shadow

Chris Shaghal aka Rope Shadow is a Greek photographer, short film director and Shibari artist that was born in 1979. He is a bondage photographer, alternative filmmaker, and rigger in Shibari who resides in Athens, Greece. His real name is Christos Tsakalos, but he uses Chris Shaghal as a photographer and Rope Shadow as a…
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Garth Knight

Garth Knight is a famous Australian artist. His creations, performances, and photographs offer a unique explorations of the human body. Garth began his career in 1999, after he graduated with a diploma in Photography. Later, he had an encounter with a BDSM Shibari performance. For Garth, watching a Shibari scene for the first time was…
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Helsinki Shibari

Helsinki Shibari is a community for all rope lovers. If you are an expert or new in rope, you are welcome. Helsinki Shibari organizes Peer Rope, Workshops, and the famous Helsinki Shibari Festival. Most of the events take place at Esitystaiteen keskus, Sali I in Helsinki. In Helsinki Shibari, you will find safe events where…
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Prague Shibari Festival

Prague Shibari Festival is an annual event happening in the heart of Europe since 2016 organized by Peter Soptik. This festival is a three-day event that is safe and inclusive for everyone who enjoys ropes. It is an event where you can learn, enjoy and meet new people. The venue is almost in the centre…
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