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Garth Knight

Garth Knight is a famous Australian artist. His creations, performances, and photographs offer a unique explorations of the human body. Garth began his career in 1999, after he graduated with a diploma in Photography. Later, he had an encounter with a BDSM Shibari performance. For Garth, watching a Shibari scene for the first time was…
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Hajime Kinoko

Hajime Kinoko is a contemporary artist, shibari master, rope artist, and photographer who was born in the Aichi Prefecture, in Japan, in 1977. People know him worldwide for his different shibari expressions. In them, he uses various types of rope, such as the traditional piece-dye in the Japanese Style Kinbaku, red rope in Art Rope,…
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The Art in Japanese Rope Bondage

The art in Japanese rope bondage has developed over the centuries. We refer to it as shibari, which means “decoratively tie,” or kinbaku, which translates to “tight binding.” Experts, on several occasions, have described shibari as a shared meditative practice whose main focus is to achieve a deep and profound relaxation of body and mind.…
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The Shibari “Scene”

The shibari scene involves, at least, two people: the rope top or rigger, who is the dominant person performing the tying, and the rope bottom, the submissive tied person. Of course, these partners can always change the roles to make things even. Within this discipline, there is sometimes an audience attending. In contrast, sometimes the…
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Shibari Emotions

Shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage, is a profound experience that goes beyond just physical restraint. The focus is on the emotional and psychological connection between the partners, creating an intimate journey of vulnerability, trust, and self-discovery. In this article, we’ll delve into the emotions and feelings that arise during a Shibari session, from…
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