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Our latest Shibari tips, tricks, insights and resources, hot off the presses.
Your First Shibari Festival: What Actually Happens at Rope Events, Jams & Con Weekends
I've taught and performed at rope festivals across Europe, Latin America and Japan. Here's how a weekend really works - classes, jam etiquette, negotiating with strangers, and pacing your body.
What Is Kinbaku? Meaning, History, and How It Feels Different in the Ropes
Kinbaku is more than a word for Japanese rope bondage. A shibari teacher on its meaning, its roots in hojojutsu, and what changes in a session.
What Is Shibari? Meaning, Origins, and How It's Practiced Today
What does shibari really mean? A rope artist who studied in Japan explains the word, its origins, and what a modern shibari session actually feels like.
What Is a Rope Bunny? The Role, the Name, and What It Actually Feels Like
A shibari teacher explains what a rope bunny really is - the meaning of the name, the etiquette around it, and what being in the ropes actually feels like.
What Is a Rope Bunny? A Shibari Artist Explains
As a shibari teacher, I'm often the one in the ropes. Here's what a rope bunny really is, what the role involves, and how to stay safe when you're tied.
8 Best Shibari Books to Improve your Knowledge
Hello my curious friends! You probably are wondering, if there is any good reading about shibari. Yes, there is! Here is a starter list of best shibari books for beginners, from my opinion as a shibar
Learning Shibari in Japan: What to Expect, Costs, Classes & Culture
A personal guide to experiencing Shibari in Japan - classes, masters, ropes, prices, and where to find Shibari during your visit.
Kitsune Hunt Kyoto
Foxes are not good nor bad, they are very interesting folk creatures. On the good side, they are messengers of the God Inari ( god of fertility, rice, of agriculture, of general prosperity and success
Shibari vs Kinbaku? What’s the difference?
Spoiler: Japanese teachers say, there is no difference. Westerners argue.
Top Shibari Vocabulary You Need to Know
If you are new to the art of rope tying, I can imagine that watching tutorials may be a little challenging, when the shibari lingo is so different and weird! What words do shibari practitioners use an