Seiu Ito was born in Asakusa Tokyo in 1882. He was a Japanese painter and the creator of Kinbaku, known in the world as Bondage or Shibari. On imagination, he conjures scenes difficult to imagine—and much more difficult to recreate. In a society as hermetic and mysterious as the Japanese, where it is complex to…
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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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The career if Nabuyoshi Araki has encountered countless accusations by feminist groups who call him a misogynist. These groups call him so because of his photographs of naked women. In particular, those in which these females appear tied with ropes, emulating the well-know Japanese practice of Shibari. Araki studied photography at the University of Chiba…
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Osada Eikichi, born in 1925, revolutionized the world of Japanese rope bondage. He bravely brought kinbaku into the public eye during the 1960s, paving the way for future generations of rope artists. This article explores the life and legacy of Osada Eikichi, highlighting his contributions to the art of Shibari. Osada Early Life and Career…
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Shibari rope care is crucial for maintaining the quality and longevity of your bondage equipment. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to keep your ropes in top condition. From cleaning to storage, we’ll cover everything you need to know to ensure your Shibari ropes remain safe and enjoyable to use. In this…
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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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