Shibari is a Japanese art of restraint. Although it is known and practiced around the world, the original terminology is in Japanese. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with its jargon. That’s why here we present the most common Japanese terms in Shibari. Asanawa – Rope made of bast fibre, typically from jute or hemp.Bakshi –…
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The history of bondage is a captivating journey through time and culture. From ancient religious rituals to contemporary artistic expression, bondage has evolved significantly over the centuries, shaping practices and cultural perceptions along the way. In this article, we’ll explore: Bondage Ancient Origins Bondage practices have roots in ancient civilizations, often tied to religious or…
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Hojojutsu, also known as nawajutsu, is a fascinating Japanese martial art that focuses on restraining individuals using ropes. Samurai and law enforcement widely used this ancient practice, which has roots in feudal Japan.Today, this technique lives on as a traditional martial art and a part of Japanese cultural heritage. In this article, we’ll explore: The…
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Yute Rope (or jute) is made from soft plant fibre. This kind of ropes is slightly rough to the tact, but it is lightweight and durable too. Yute’s sacred place in the vast world of bondage has its roots in shibari or kinkabu, the Japanese art of rope bondage. Shibari started in Japan a long…
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Miss Eris: Precocious, Enthusiastic, Introverted, and Extroverted Miss Eris is an artist and educator dedicated to shibari of Brazilian origin based in Barcelona. She is, too, a tireless traveler. Shibari is an ancient technique of ties through ropes of Japanese origin. This practice has a special emphasis on aesthetics and anatomical mastery. Young Miss Eris…
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To understand the real origins of Japanese bondage, also known as Shibari or kinbaku, we have to understand early Japanese slavery. For this, we will have to travel back in time to the 3rd century AD. This is when Japan had an official slave system during the Yamato period. At this time, masters referred to…
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