Shibari Bondage
Shibari Bondage comes from Japan and has even the slightest sexual connotations, that same thing is considered kink-filled debauchery in western society. Because of that, it should come as no surprise that Japanese people turned bondage play into a craft. Leave it to them to draw deep from their ancient heritage and turn bondage into art. Those who practice shibari are considered professional rope artists.
Shibari has roots way back at the beginning of the 17th century when its use was much less sexual and perverted. The practice of restraining and transporting prisoners eventually turned into something much more attractive to horny enthusiasts who realized its full potential. It wasn’t long before this type of restraining found its way into the Japanese BDSM underground.
That’s when the erotic and sexual act that sometimes combined pain to improve the overall experience got named shibari or “kinbaku.” With centuries of practice and experience to look into, shibari bondage has become mainstream and readily available to anyone to learn. There are many different ways to go about it. Still, people are always drawn to it due to its aesthetic, the immense pleasure that it offers, and the way it improves everything from body positivity to creativity and stimulation.
Shibari Rope
To start with the basics, the first thing you’ll need is a rope. While with regular, mild bondage where you’ll only tie someone’s hands or feet, the type of rope usually doesn’t matter; if you’re going to practice shibari bondage and restrain a hot chick head to toe, you’d need something that isn’t going to hurt her. At least not more than the two of you agreed upon beforehand. With that in mind, it’s crucial for the rope to be soft, natural, and safe for use.
Japanese artisans use ropes of the 7-meter length for their restraining endeavors. Of course, nothing stops you from taking something longer, just in case you find a couple of feet or meters lacking. Another thing to remember is that the western ladies are usually larger in size than Japanese cuties, meaning you might need a longer rope right off the bat, even if you’re an experienced tie-up master.
Finally, we get to the conditioning part that allows you to have the rope be soft and smooth. There are many ways to go about it, but make sure to do that beforehand. Anything from breaking the rope and polishing the hardest fibers to baking it, waxing, oiling, or doing one of many other procedures you can look up on the web will do the trick.
Shibari Knots
Now we’re getting to the good stuff! Shibari knots are the bread and butter of the art. Learning these is one of the most important things. Therefore, it’s one of the most challenging steps. However, don’t let that discourage you. Everyone had to start somewhere; plus, you can always begin with the easier knots before turning to those more complex.
There’s so much to talk about when it comes to shibari knots. One article will barely scratch the surface, but you can learn the basics that will allow you to progress further. If you’re a complete newbie, start with the basic knots. There are plenty of these to go around, and after mastering these, you can use various combinations to take the experience to the next level.
Dive into the world of shibari knots until you become familiar with the terms like Overhand on a Bite, Lark’s Head, Square Knot, One-handed Slip Knot, Double Coin Knot, and many others. There are a ton of pictures and videos on the topic. Grab your partner, turn a video on, and start tying them up!
Shibari Ties
The art of shibari offers so much versatility. You can tie your partner as little or as much as you want. Focus on one particular part of their seductive body or go all out and restrain them until they can’t move a muscle. Same as with the shibari knots, there’s so much to learn, and due to that, whole books have been written on the topic.
Since slow and steady wins the race, start off with arm ties. Explore various ways to immobilize your partner’s arms because this type of practice leaves plenty of room for fuckups. Check out the plain elbow tie or tie their arms behind the head. Then explore spicier options such as the Server’s Hand, Arm Binder, or even Hojojutsu Capture.
The thing about ties is that they can be as simple or complex as you want them to be. Once you get the hang of it, go for different body parts. There’s plenty of kinky fun to be had with foot and leg ties, by tying hair and face or even going for hips and waist. Depending on your tastes and preferences, your sub could end up suspended on the ceiling, all tied up, at the mercy of the “captor.” Practice makes perfect.
Shibari Harness
Finally, once you’ve conditioned the rope to be safe for bondage, you’ve learned a couple of different knots, and tried out a few naughty ties, you’ll be ready to explore harnessing. Shibari harness is the best way to dominate your partner’s whole body, tie them up completely, and have your dirty fun. There are plenty of step-by-step guides online that you can utilize to become a pro, like a Japanese shibari master.
Depending on the type of harness you decide to check out, they come with various decorative styles and utility levels. For instance, if you want your naked lady to look even sexier, make her a Loop-Chain Dress made out of rope. Put emphasis on that voluptuous womanly figure while revealing her juiciest bits.
On the other hand, if you want complete control, be rougher. Hexagon Chest Harness, for example, will immobilize their torso completely, leaving the sub at the mercy of a dom. You could even make a straight jacket or cover a whole body in rope only to suspend it in the air.
