Tag: rope culture

DeGiotto Rope

DeGiotto Rope began at a garage back in 2009. Its founder is Giotto Shelton. He received an invitation to make ropes from his friend Jamie. Jamie had a couple of tools and some hemp and flax to start making ropes. This event sparked Giotto’s interest in making ropes and set him on the adventure in…
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Building connections with your partner with one rope

In Shibari, building connections with your partner is very important. Usually, you use from 3 to 5 ropes during a scene. However, using only one rope can create a greater connection with your partner. Using only one rope will change the focus from the technical aspects of tying to the interaction between rigger and bottom.…
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Andrea La Quarta Corda

Andrea is the rope artist known as La Quarta Corda. He performs and teaches throughout Europe. Moreover, he has been a guest in important events such as Shibari Show party, Moscow Knot, Shibari Dojo Warsaw, London Festival of Rope Art, BoundCon, Rome BDSM Conference, Bound, EURIX, Ecole Des Cordes, and many more. Andrea trained with…
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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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What To Wear For Shibari

Many people have questioned what to wear for Shibari or if it is necessary not to wear anything. Although there is not a dress code or special clothing for Shibari, there are clothes that are much more comfortable than others, but you can wear whatever clothes you are comfortable with or not wear clothes at…
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The Language of Rope

Shibari is not only a matter of tying and knots. Shibari has to do with the feeling and the energy flow with your partner. Most people think that learning elaborated knots and elaborated ways of tying is what Shibari is about. Although safety, a good technique and the appropriate equipment are vital, Shibari is more…
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Shibari concerns

Shibari, as well as any other activity, has its risks. And although it has plenty of benefits, it is very important to know the most common Shibari concerns. In Shibari, rope bottoms may be at more risk. However, riggers are also susceptible to injury. So, in the end, it is the responsibility of both.The most…
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Unnamedminor

Unnamedminor is a shibari artist, performer, and rigger in Thailand. Her name is Phetcharada Pacharee, but friends know her Minor, and professional connections call her Unnamedminor. Shibari is a traditional form of artistic rope bondage that originated in Japan. Although there is much Japanese cultural influence in Thailand, shibari was little known there due to…
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