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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From Ancient Rituals to Modern Practice Bondage has existed in many forms throughout history. It has appeared in rituals, religious ceremonies, punishment systems, and art. Today, bondage is often linked to BDSM and erotic practice—but its roots go far deeper. In this article, we explore the long, winding path of bondage: from ancient times to…
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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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