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Figure of A

Figure of A is an accessories brand that takes its inspiration from Japanese rope bondage. The main desginer is Anna Kii, a rope artist and fashion designer, based in London. Anna practiced rope bondage for several years. Later, she came up with the idea of making a Shibari wearable. This way, she would combine her…
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Studio Kokoro

Studio Kokoro is a Kinbaku and Shibari place devoted to share the passion of Rope Bondage, its history and culture in London. The Studio’s mission is to promote and spread the love rope between people to build a community which embraces all the rope bondage lovers. Studio Kokoro is a unique space with its own…
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Anatomie Studio

Anatomie Studio is an expositive and kink positive venue in London. It has gained international recognition for its quality education. It is the first full-time Shibari educational space that offers a content-focused venue for learning and practising Shibari or Japanese Rope Bondage. Anatomie Studio has been operating since 2015, and it has been home to…
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Rope Marks

Rope Marks, The Beauty of Bondage is a worldwide working Japanese Bondage, Shibari and Kinkbaku. It is in Amsterdam. Its founder is Bob, who started studying and specializing in professional Japanese rope bondage in 1999. While in Japan, he studied under the lineage of the late Akechi Denki and Nada Akira. Rope Marks teaches traditional…
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Saara Rei

Saara Rei is a rope artist, model, photographer, performer and kink educator with a professional background in modern and ballroom dance. Saara is a lover of Kinbaku and has been practising since 2014. She believes that during a rope bondage scene, participants share an undeniable, intimate connection. Saara Rei has participated as a rope bottom,…
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It Depends on the Individual

People usually think that the experience of tying people is the same in every situation and with every partner. However, the experience depends on the individual. Physical differences and limitations are a variant in the experience of the scene. The scene will be different with each individual although you are making the same routine. It…
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Things People Love About Shibari

Shibari comes from the Japanese word that means “binding” or “tying”. It is a Japanese style of bondage. There are many things people love about Shibari. A lot of people who come across Shibari or Kinbaku end up mesmerized by the detailed knotwork. Additionally, they find in Shibari a way to communicate their feelings with…
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Shibari.ph

Shibari.ph is a curated directory of resources for Shibari practitioners and enthusiasts in the Philippines. It empowers people to celebrate their art, kinks, and sexuality through Japanese rope bondage. Shibari.ph is a project that wants to help people of all kinds to explore their interest in bondage. This project wants to show and teach the…
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Studio Friction

Studio Friction is a rope and aerial centred environment for exploration, practice, play and performance. The studio strives to create a place of safety, trust, freedom and connection where you can open awareness, develop mastery and engage the body, mind and emotions. Studio Friction’s founders are Mary, Diana and Nate, who have decades of experience…
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What To Wear For Shibari

When it comes to clothing for Shibari, the elements to consider are comfort and personal preference. When you are preparing for a Shibari session, think of the following: what is more important: comfort or style? Or what if no clothes are necessary at all? Although there is no dresscode or special clothing for Shibari, there…
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