There are plenty of misconceptions about shibari, as you can already tell from our entry on its myths. In the following paragraphs we will further the examples on how people assume certain characteristics of this practice. The reason to do so is for you to be as well-versed in this universe as possible so you…
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Sugiura Norio is a renowned Japanese photographer, celebrated for his exceptional kinbaku (rope bondage) imagery. Moreover, with a career spanning 45 years, he has become an icon in the world of erotic art photography. To begin with, let’s explore the life and work of this remarkable artist. In this article, we’ll cover: 1.Early Career and…
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The dominance and submission is a negotiated relationship where each person takes a role: these are shibari scene roles. Typically, one is the dominant, the person who is the leader, makes decisions, and drives the force. Complementarily, the other person takes the role of the submissive, the one who obeys. Why they do this, you…
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CoCo Katsura was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is a choreographer, installation artist, shibari workshop master, rope bondage, and fire performance and body suspension performer. Initially, Katsura started to work as a body modification performer in the underground scene in Tokyo back in the year 2000. CoCo Katsura After the 2000s Afterwards, CoCo Katsura moved…
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BoundCon Munich 2021 will be back on 2021 from May 21st to May 23rd. If you do not know about this, but are a bondage enthusiast, keep on reading. This is exciting news, so join in the fun! BoundCon BoundCon is an international bondage, fetish, and BDSM convention. It has taken place since 2004 every…
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David Lawrence is a master of expressive portrait. He has been photographing people for more than 32 years! This artist became interested in shibari in 2003 when he recognized the beauty of ropes on the skin. After this revelation, shibari became his passion. Lawrence started to practice shibari, when he discovered his genuine talent and…
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ROPECRAFT is a bondage-focused hotel convention that occurs several times a year all around the United States. Austin, New Orleans, and Chicago have been hosts of this now very famous convention. It was born out of the simple ideas of making a multicultural rope environment where everyone would like to go. ROPECRAFT includes shibari, Western…
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Bondage Expo Dallas is a bondage-focused hotel convention held once a year. In it, you can find self bondage-classes and classes for couples. In addition, you can talk directly with speakers, practitioners, and vendors. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops for those who want to learn the basics. And not only…
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The rope end issue is, unfortunately, very common in this material. However, there is an equally common way to solve it. We all know that people have used rope around the world for numerous applications. People have used rope for as long as history can remember. Since the beginning of times, humans had the need…
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Hajime Kinoko had his solo exhibition, Perfect Red, at the Gallery Le Deco in Shibuya from December 17th to 23rd, 2018. In it, he showed dozens of past masterpieces as well as his new un realeased work. Currently, Kinoko is Japan’s foremost contemporary practitioner of shibari. He is famous for his interpretation of shibari in…
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