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Shibari the sacred bond

Shibari is the ancient Japanese art of bondage. But it is not just about knots. Actually, their practitioners consider Shibari the sacred bond. Kinbaku is a variation of Shibari, whichtakes the skill of tying into a more emotional and sensual direction. Shibari and Kinbaku are two of the most popular BDSM practices in Western culture.…
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Zee Maitri

Zee Maitri is a French artist, who learned the art of bondage in Tokyo. He is a recognized photographer, rigger and rope artist who resides in Paris and New York. Zee has been tying knots since he first learned to tie his shoes. And his passion is to travel around the world working on a…
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Nobuyoshi Araki

Nobuyoshi Araki is a contemporary Japanese photographer who is famous for his erotic imagery and prolific output. Nobuyoshi was born in Tokyo Japan, on Mary 25th, 1940. He studied photography at Chiba University and began pursuing his career as a commercial photographer in 1963. Nobuyoshi Araki lives in Tokyo, Japan, which has served him as…
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Non-sexual Shibari: Embracing the Art Without Intimacy

Shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage, has long been associated with erotic practices. However, this intricate form of rope tying can also be enjoyed without any sexual elements. In this article, we’ll explore the world of non-sexual Shibari – its origins, benefits, and how to engage in it. Understanding Shibari’s Roots Shibari originated as…
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Wrong Ideas About Shibari

Shibari has become quite popular in the last few years. Every day, there are more people talking and writing about Shibari. But, is everything they say about Shibari correct? It is very important to have a correct idea of what Shibari is. Especially, since there are some frequent misconceptions or misunderstandings around Shibari. So, here…
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Madrid Shibari

Madrid Shibari is a dojo that offers a high quality, safe and respectful education based on the origins of Kinbaku. You will be able to learn Shibari or Kinbaku through the Shibari courses, private classes and intensive days. Madrid Shibari’s objective is fully educational. This means they take their training very seriously at any level.…
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Shibari Kinnawa Dojo

Shibari Kinnawa Dojo is a dojo in Mexico. It is the only dojo especially devoted to Shibari in Mexico. Here, you can practice and learn Shibari in a safe and professional place with a secure and respectful ambience. Kinnawa comes from  Kanji Ki, which means gold, and Nawa, which means rope in Japanese. Together they…
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Burning Mountain Festival

The Burning Mountain Festival is a 4-day magical festival experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The festival has a unique location above 1450 m over sea level and takes place in the middle of one of the highest inhabited valleys of Europe, the Engadine. The Burning Mountain Festival has one of the most…
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Naka Akira

Meet Naka Akira, a prominent Nawashi master hailing from Japan, born in 1959. He is regarded as one of the youngest and most skilled kinbaku masters in the world today. Therefore, he has garnered a reputation as a favorite among enthusiasts and artists worldwide. Discovering Japanese Bondage At the age of 30, Naka Akira stumbled…
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Jyowa “Rope Series”

Jyowa “Rope Series” is a project featuring Nawashi Kanna with Kagura and Pedro Cordas as the Filmmaker. It all started in Tokyo in 2011 as a documentary film. Jyowa is an aesthetic experience that takes the viewer into the unique universe of five of Japan’s top artists. Jyowa presents the 5 most recognized artists, Naka…
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