Category: Artists

Fred RX

Fred RX is a professional rigger, photographer, climber, explorer, doctor, and ordained reverend.He began tying several years ago after a long time practising the BDSM lifestyle. Fred began with a mixture of American and Eastern rope which he learned from a variety of teachers and schools. His passion for rope expanded beyond what he could…
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Boris Mosafir

Boris Mosafir is a Shibari Master an SM top who lives in Saint Petersburg, Rusia. His interest in Shibari began in 2009, while he was watching some pictures and falling in love with it.  Before he was a SHibari Master, he was a photographer and event organizer in Russia and abroad. In 2011, he began…
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Goldie Sunshine

Goldie Sunshine is a Dominatrix, Shibari artist, and Rope top Modern Shibari. She discovered her love for ropes in August 2015. She began her Shibari journey as a rope bottom and in November 2016, she became a rigger. Goldie Sunshine is a recognized rope artist that performs in fetish and BDSM events in Tel Aviv.…
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Security tips for Riggers

As we know, Shibari has its risks. Safety depends on both the rigger and the bottom. However, the rigger is in control of the scene, so they must minimize the risks. They must acknowledge their responsibility. So take some time to read this security tips for riggers. Since the riggers are the ones in charge…
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Docvale

Docvale is a French rigger and teacher who has practiced BDSM since 2007. He is a kinbakushi based at L’Atelier Simonet, which opened in September 2018. Docvale’s influence in Shibari began with the styles of anime Kinoko and Wildties. Later, he found the style of Naka Akira. In 2019, Naka Akira gave him the honour…
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Let your female partner tie you up

Let your female partner tie you up and enjoy a new perspective on Bondage. Don’t let prejudices prevent you from having this experience. The misconceptions surrounding dominance and submission tend to presume male dominance in a heterosexual dynamic. However, many men enjoy playing bottom. Actually, the number of men assuming the bottom increases every day,…
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Shibari Photography: The Art of Capturing Beauty in Bondage

Shibari photography is a captivating art form that combines the ancient Japanese practice of rope bondage with modern visual storytelling. This unique genre offers photographers a chance to explore themes of trust, vulnerability, and artistic expression. Let’s delve into the world of Shibari photography and discover its key elements. In this article, we’ll cover: Understanding…
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Watani Kiyoshi

Watani Kiyoshi was born in 1903 in Japan. He was a prolific author who wrote and studied Japanese martial arts. He focused on Kobudo, also known as the traditional martial art in Japan. Watani was an excellent investigator of the traditional martial arts in Japan. You can find all the information he found in some…
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Master Yoy

Master Yoy is a 52 years old Shibari artist. He’s a dominant, sadistic and heterosexual practitioner who was born in Sao Paolo, Brazil. His name, Master YoY, comes from the Ying Yang and the “O” from his real name. Master Yoy is a lover of BDSM, which provokes a certain excitement in him. It all…
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Valentine Amartey

Valentine Amartey is a Brooklyn based designer, performer, rope artist and educator. He began making costumes for various downtown performance artist back in the ’90s. In one occasion, he designed the costumes for a performance that called for rope looks for an underground burlesque troupe. He says that is when he discovered the art of…
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