The great Osada Eikichi is the godfather of modern Japanese Rope Bondage (or, as we know it here, Shibari). People widely credit him with becoming a pioneer of live SM acts and performances in Japan from the 60s onwards. He spent the last eight months of his life in a home for the elderly. This…
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In this entry we will explain Shibari rope care. Hemp ropes are the most common for the practice of rope bondage. Their life span depends entirely on how you maintain and take care of yours. You need to keep them safe and increase their shelf life. Preservations Methods In order to properly store your ropes,…
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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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Discover why Shibari in modern times has become one of the most popular practices. To begin with, Shibari means “to tie” or “tie.” This tendency goes much farther than violence and the domination and submission that one can experience with BDSM. Factors that comply with the practice of Shibari are multiple. Some examples are design…
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