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Chimuo Nureki

Chimuo Nureki was born in Asakusa, Tokyo in 1930 and passed away on September 9th, 2013. He was a great and legendary artist of Japanese Shibari, Bondage Master and a recognized writer on SadoMasochism. Chimuo Nureki had the longest and most varied history of Kinbaku, where he was famous for tying about 4500 women at…
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Other Shibari Styles

We have spoken about the two most common styles of Shibari, Western and Japanese Shibari. Apart from these styles, there are other ways to identify Shibari. These other styles of Shibari depend on the purpose, intention or goal of the bondage. Since rope bondage is constantly evolving, there is no definitive list of the different…
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Western and Japanese Shibari

Shibari has different styles. However, there are two main categories: Japanese Shibari and Western Shibari. Each category has different categories that identify them. Although they both involve tying someone, In order to distinguish Western Shibari from Japanese Shibari, there is a particular characteristic in which they differ. In Western Shibari, a person is tied so…
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Eric Stanton in Shibari

Eric Stanton was an American Illustrator of cartoons and comics. He was born in 1926 in New York and died in 1999 at 73 years old. Eric studied at the School of Visual Arts and made his debut as an illustrator and comic artist in 1947. The influence of Eric Stanton in Shibari is now…
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Shibari concerns

Shibari, as well as any other activity, has its risks. And although it has plenty of benefits, it is very important to know the most common Shibari concerns. In Shibari, rope bottoms may be at more risk. However, riggers are also susceptible to injury. So, in the end, it is the responsibility of both.The most…
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History of Bondage

Rope Bondage has three main styles: Japanese, also known as Shibari, Western Rope Bondage, and decorative Rope bondage. They all differ in different ways.  I will give you a brief history of bondage to show where these influences originated. This does not mean that people didn’t tie up for sexual enjoyment before that time though.…
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Practicing Shibari Without a Partner

Practicing shibari without a partner is no detriment; in fact, it is an opportunity—and you should take advantage of it. You are just starting in the shibari world. You have your ropes, you have taken the course, visited a dojo and practiced in this context. At this stage, you have even enjoyed a play. However,…
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Shibari for Beginners

Shibari for beginners: have you ever thought about practicing this art with your partner? Nowadays more people than you can imagine are practicing it. Or, at the very least, reflecting whether doing it or not. In general, people do not usually have any idea of what it involves. The Most Basic of the Basics: a…
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MFP Rope

MFP rope comes for multifilament polypropylene, which is a synthetic fiber. This rope is waterproof and resistant to most oils and lubricants. Unlike dyed ropes, this type comes braided with different pre-colored fiber, so the color remains vibrant and does not bleed or fade. MFP and Decorative Shibari People in decorative shibari prefer this type…
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Which Rope is Best for Shibari?

Which rope is best for shibari? As you might know by now, shibari means binding or tying. So deciding which rope is best for tying is crucial. This is a very common question when you are just starting in this practice, but there is not a specific answer. There is not a specific rope for…
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