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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | Shibari involves tying up the [[ | + | Shibari involves tying up the [[victim]] in intricate patterns, usually with several pieces of thin [[rope]]. Typically, these are 6mm (1/4 inch) thick and 7-8m (21-25ft) in length. Shibari differs from Western bondage in that, instead of just immobilising or restraining the victim, the victim gains pleasure from being under pressure and strain of the ropes, squeezing the [[breast]]s or [[genitals]]. The aesthetics of the bound person's position are also important: in particular, Japanese bondage is notorious for its use of [[Asymmetric bondage|asymmetric]] positions to heighten the psychological impact of bondage. |
− | The acknowledged grandfather of modern shibari is | + | The acknowledged grandfather of modern shibari is Akechi Denki, who died 17 Nov, 2005, aged 64. Living grandmasters include Nureki Chimuo, Yukimura Haruki, Chiba Eizoh, [http://www.osadasteve.com Osada Steve], Randa Mai and [http://www.arisue-go.com Arisue Go]. |
− | Although some of the techniques of Japanese sexual bondage originated with the military restraint technique of [[Hojojutsu]], sexual bondage techniques are far gentler, and great care is taken to [[Bondage: Safety|avoid injury]]. | + | Although some of the techniques of Japanese sexual bondage originated with the military [[physical restraint|restraint]] technique of [[Hojojutsu]], sexual bondage techniques are far gentler, and great care is taken to [[Bondage: Safety|avoid injury]]. |
==Development of Shibari== | ==Development of Shibari== | ||
− | According to several sources, Shibari is a development of Hojojutsu techniques dating from the Edo period (around 1600). Hojojutsu is a martial art using rope to capture, restrain and even disarm. Hojojutsu often uses ties which are designed to cause discomfort or numbness to discourage attempt to escape, e.g. ties which compromise nerves or choke the prisoner. Shibari is a secure and erotic version, which attempts to minimise these risks. It is believed that the erotic woodblock print of Yoshitoshi, [ | + | According to several sources, Shibari is a development of Hojojutsu techniques dating from the Edo period (around 1600). Hojojutsu is a martial art using rope to capture, restrain and even disarm. Hojojutsu often uses ties which are designed to cause discomfort or numbness to discourage attempt to escape, e.g. ties which compromise nerves or choke the prisoner. Shibari is a secure and erotic version, which attempts to minimise these risks. It is believed that the erotic woodblock print of Yoshitoshi, [https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-P-2008-581-A The Lonely House on Adachi Moor] (1885), famously depicting a pregnant woman suspended upsidedown whilst the Hag of Adachi Moor sharpens a knife, and the paintings and photography of Ito Seiyu were a significant influence on many notable bondage masters. Seiyu was so obsessed with The Lonely House that he notoriously attempted to recreate the scene with his pregnant wife. |
Until the early 1950s little was known about Shibari in the West. In recent years, Japanese style ropework has become popular in the western [[BDSM]] scene. Interest has grown as a result of early publications such as Kitan Club, then as videos became available and has exploded with the ease of access afforded by the Internet. However, the Internet is a double-edged sword: it has spread as much misinformation on the subject as information. Falsities are repeated until they are regarded as true. Common mistakes include the idea that hemp is the rope of choice. In fact, in the translation of 'asanawa' (literally asa=hemp nawa=rope) hemp is used in the generic sense to describe any rope made from a particular part of a plant, not only from the Cannabis genus. Jute is the rope of choice in Japan and Cannabis hemp is rare. One should not confuse the Western derivatives with genuine shibari, as there are many who roughly imitate the style and claim it to be authentic. Consequently, many of the nuances of particular ties are missed and the results can be dangerous, particularly for [[suspension bondage]]. One should not assume that everything printed in Japanese SM magazines is the genuine article. For example, SM Sniper has many photos of very competently executed shibari; however, it also has many which are simply some rope thrown on by an amateur to enhance a porn shot. Some excellent phots can be found at [http://www.sugiuranorio.jp NORIO SUGIURA KINBAKU SAJIKI] | Until the early 1950s little was known about Shibari in the West. In recent years, Japanese style ropework has become popular in the western [[BDSM]] scene. Interest has grown as a result of early publications such as Kitan Club, then as videos became available and has exploded with the ease of access afforded by the Internet. However, the Internet is a double-edged sword: it has spread as much misinformation on the subject as information. Falsities are repeated until they are regarded as true. Common mistakes include the idea that hemp is the rope of choice. In fact, in the translation of 'asanawa' (literally asa=hemp nawa=rope) hemp is used in the generic sense to describe any rope made from a particular part of a plant, not only from the Cannabis genus. Jute is the rope of choice in Japan and Cannabis hemp is rare. One should not confuse the Western derivatives with genuine shibari, as there are many who roughly imitate the style and claim it to be authentic. Consequently, many of the nuances of particular ties are missed and the results can be dangerous, particularly for [[suspension bondage]]. One should not assume that everything printed in Japanese SM magazines is the genuine article. For example, SM Sniper has many photos of very competently executed shibari; however, it also has many which are simply some rope thrown on by an amateur to enhance a porn shot. Some excellent phots can be found at [http://www.sugiuranorio.jp NORIO SUGIURA KINBAKU SAJIKI] | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Bondage positions and techniques]] | * [[Bondage positions and techniques]] | ||
+ | * [[Dragonfly sleeve]] | ||
* [[Hojojutsu]] | * [[Hojojutsu]] | ||
* [[Fetish Diva Midori]] | * [[Fetish Diva Midori]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
+ | * [http://backdrop.net/sm-201/index.php?title=Japanese_Bondage Japanese Bondage on SM201] | ||
* [http://www.shibaricon.com/ Shibaricon site] | * [http://www.shibaricon.com/ Shibaricon site] | ||
* [http://www.esinem.com Esinem]Tuition, rope sales, safety info and galleries | * [http://www.esinem.com Esinem]Tuition, rope sales, safety info and galleries | ||
− | * [http://nawashi.com.ua/gallery/ Shibari Almanach] Shibari examples gallery ( | + | * [http://nawashi.com.ua/gallery/ Shibari Almanach] Shibari examples gallery (in Russian} |
+ | * [http://www.artofcontemporaryshibari.com/?page_id=29 Art of Contemporary Shibari] | ||
* [http://www.ropemarks.com RopeMarks - The True Beauty of Bondage] | * [http://www.ropemarks.com RopeMarks - The True Beauty of Bondage] | ||
+ | * [http://www.completeshibari.com/ Complete Shibari] | ||
* [http://rare.ropemarks.com RopeMarks Artistic Rope Exchange (R.A.R.E.) - online traditional shibari tutorials] | * [http://rare.ropemarks.com RopeMarks Artistic Rope Exchange (R.A.R.E.) - online traditional shibari tutorials] | ||
+ | * [http://shibari-confessions.com/ Shibari Confessions] | ||
* [http://www.nawashibari.com/ nawashibari.com] High quality pay site (with good preview section) focusing on shibari | * [http://www.nawashibari.com/ nawashibari.com] High quality pay site (with good preview section) focusing on shibari | ||
* [http://shibari-by.com/howto.html Aspects of shibari] Some shibari techniques (rus) | * [http://shibari-by.com/howto.html Aspects of shibari] Some shibari techniques (rus) | ||
* [http://japanese-shibari.com/ Japanese Shibari] Resources, Techniques and High Quality, Erotic Fotos | * [http://japanese-shibari.com/ Japanese Shibari] Resources, Techniques and High Quality, Erotic Fotos | ||
+ | * [http://www.hikarikesho.com/eng/shibari.php Hikarikesho] | ||
* [http://www.tokyo.to/fetish/japsm/ Japanese S&M] | * [http://www.tokyo.to/fetish/japsm/ Japanese S&M] | ||
* [http://www.rope-peer-workshop.co.uk/ Rope Bondage Peer Workshop] | * [http://www.rope-peer-workshop.co.uk/ Rope Bondage Peer Workshop] | ||
+ | * [http://photo.sweetrope.com/ Kinbaku Ichimai] a lot of Japanese rope bondage photos | ||
+ | * [http://www.the-shibari-school.com/ The Shibari School] | ||
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[[Category:BDSM]] | [[Category:BDSM]] | ||
[[Category:bondage]] | [[Category:bondage]] |
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Shibari (literally meaning "tying") is a Japanese style of sexual bondage or BDSM. However, this word only denotes bondage within the SM scene. It is also known as kinbaku (literally meaning "tight binding").
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[edit] Description
Shibari involves tying up the victim in intricate patterns, usually with several pieces of thin rope. Typically, these are 6mm (1/4 inch) thick and 7-8m (21-25ft) in length. Shibari differs from Western bondage in that, instead of just immobilising or restraining the victim, the victim gains pleasure from being under pressure and strain of the ropes, squeezing the breasts or genitals. The aesthetics of the bound person's position are also important: in particular, Japanese bondage is notorious for its use of asymmetric positions to heighten the psychological impact of bondage.
The acknowledged grandfather of modern shibari is Akechi Denki, who died 17 Nov, 2005, aged 64. Living grandmasters include Nureki Chimuo, Yukimura Haruki, Chiba Eizoh, Osada Steve, Randa Mai and Arisue Go.
Although some of the techniques of Japanese sexual bondage originated with the military restraint technique of Hojojutsu, sexual bondage techniques are far gentler, and great care is taken to avoid injury.
[edit] Development of Shibari
According to several sources, Shibari is a development of Hojojutsu techniques dating from the Edo period (around 1600). Hojojutsu is a martial art using rope to capture, restrain and even disarm. Hojojutsu often uses ties which are designed to cause discomfort or numbness to discourage attempt to escape, e.g. ties which compromise nerves or choke the prisoner. Shibari is a secure and erotic version, which attempts to minimise these risks. It is believed that the erotic woodblock print of Yoshitoshi, The Lonely House on Adachi Moor (1885), famously depicting a pregnant woman suspended upsidedown whilst the Hag of Adachi Moor sharpens a knife, and the paintings and photography of Ito Seiyu were a significant influence on many notable bondage masters. Seiyu was so obsessed with The Lonely House that he notoriously attempted to recreate the scene with his pregnant wife.
Until the early 1950s little was known about Shibari in the West. In recent years, Japanese style ropework has become popular in the western BDSM scene. Interest has grown as a result of early publications such as Kitan Club, then as videos became available and has exploded with the ease of access afforded by the Internet. However, the Internet is a double-edged sword: it has spread as much misinformation on the subject as information. Falsities are repeated until they are regarded as true. Common mistakes include the idea that hemp is the rope of choice. In fact, in the translation of 'asanawa' (literally asa=hemp nawa=rope) hemp is used in the generic sense to describe any rope made from a particular part of a plant, not only from the Cannabis genus. Jute is the rope of choice in Japan and Cannabis hemp is rare. One should not confuse the Western derivatives with genuine shibari, as there are many who roughly imitate the style and claim it to be authentic. Consequently, many of the nuances of particular ties are missed and the results can be dangerous, particularly for suspension bondage. One should not assume that everything printed in Japanese SM magazines is the genuine article. For example, SM Sniper has many photos of very competently executed shibari; however, it also has many which are simply some rope thrown on by an amateur to enhance a porn shot. Some excellent phots can be found at NORIO SUGIURA KINBAKU SAJIKI
[edit] Glossary
- Japanese Rope Related Terms by Tatu
- RopeMarks' Shibari Glossary
- kinbaku (緊縛): strict bondage
- nawa shibari (縄縛り): rope tying
- nawashi (縄師): This Japanese term is made up of two Japanese terms. "nawa" which means "rope" and "-shi" which means "artist" or practioner of some recognized proficiency (master or teacher). Historically it referred to a maker of rope. It has come to mean "rope artist" in the rope bondage world. The commercial Japanese performance industry uses the term to denote its professional bondagers.
- takate-kote (box-tie)
[edit] Topics to be covered
- karada (body harness, a "rope dress", literally "body")
The following two "Japanese bondage's" are specific Western inventions that have -NOT- been picked up by, or originated from, the east.
- sakuranbo ("cherry": crotch rope)
- shinju ("pearl": breast harness)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Midori, Craig Morey, "The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage", Greenery Press, 2001. ISBN 1890159387
- Master "K", "Shibari, the Art of Japanese Bondage", Secret Publications, 2004. ISBN 9080770620
- RopeMarks Artistic Rope Exchange (R.A.R.E.) - traditional shibari tutorials
- A brief history of Japanese Rope Bondage and it's influence on all bondage styles by Tatu
[edit] External links
- Japanese Bondage on SM201
- Shibaricon site
- EsinemTuition, rope sales, safety info and galleries
- Shibari Almanach Shibari examples gallery (in Russian}
- Art of Contemporary Shibari
- RopeMarks - The True Beauty of Bondage
- Complete Shibari
- RopeMarks Artistic Rope Exchange (R.A.R.E.) - online traditional shibari tutorials
- Shibari Confessions
- nawashibari.com High quality pay site (with good preview section) focusing on shibari
- Aspects of shibari Some shibari techniques (rus)
- Japanese Shibari Resources, Techniques and High Quality, Erotic Fotos
- Hikarikesho
- Japanese S&M
- Rope Bondage Peer Workshop
- Kinbaku Ichimai a lot of Japanese rope bondage photos
- The Shibari School