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Difference between Rigger, Bakushi, Kinbakushi, and Nawashi

Given Shibari’s rich historical and cultural roots, various terms such as “Rigger,” “Nawashi,” “Bakushi,” and “Kinbakushi” have emerged to describe the role of the person tying. Each of these terms carries distinct implications, shedding light on their specific intentions and backgrounds within the tradition of Shibari. Difference between Rigger, Nawashi, Bakushi, and Kinbakushi The definitions…
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What you get from Shibari

What you get from Shibari, like everything in life, depends on the motive and intention behind your practice. There are a lot of misconceptions about Shibari. They say it is only about sex, violent, degrading, or even a form of torture! However, you will definitely find some benefits from Shibari. Practicing Shibari will give you…
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Kinbaku Sitting positions in Japanese

If you like Kinbaku or Shibari, you will be taking lessons or practicing with people that use the Japanese vocabulary for it. So, it is very helpful to know the Japanese words for the sitting positions. Especially, the words for the Kinbaku sitting positions in Japanese – 正座  Seiza, pronounced “say-zah” is the position where…
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Place des Cordes

Founded in 2013, La Place des Cordes started as a simple monthly jam in Paris. After a year, it became a place devoted full-time to the practice of ropes. La Place des Cordes imparts workshops, classes and performance evenings with the best rope practitioners in the world. It is a place to practice rope and…
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Lyon Shibari

Lyon Shibari is an association. Founded in 2014, it aims to practice, promote and popularize the art of the rope. Lyon Shibari offers various activities that will allow you to discover shibari and practice safely among other enthusiasts. The Lyon Shibari association focuses on the traditional Japanese’s art of tying. This means the tying must…
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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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The Kinbaku Society of Berlin

The Kinbaku society of Berlin is the forum for a group of enthusiastic and creative people who gather together to study the art of Kinbaku and the eroticism connected to it. This group is of different ages, genders and nationalities, but they all live in Berlin and share the love of Kinbaku. The Kinbaku Society…
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Jim Duvall

Jim Duvall is an erotic photographer, teacher, rigger, performer and sexual activist. Jim Duvall is an admirer of Rope Bondage, or Shibari and enjoys the aesthetics and emotions this practice transmits. He found in Shibari a practice where you can experience pure sexual freedom and expression. Jim is founder and former president of the Board…
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European Rigger Exchange

The European Rigger Exchange is a different kind of rope event. It is an event where experienced riggers gather for a week of exchange and research. This event is celebrating its 18th reunion. Usually, Shibari events bring together workshops form riggers and presenters around the world. However, must masters come from Japan, where the most…
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Cotton Rope

Cotton rope is one of the most common types of ropes in Shibari. Although this is Japanese, cotton rope is not for Japanese shibari; rather, it is frequently for the Western version. The material of the rope varies in the style of shibari you will be practicing. This material is usually the most recommended rope…
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