BDSM Lexicon · Rope & shibari

Shibari

Shibari is the Japanese art of aesthetic rope bondage in which the body is bound with carefully placed knots, patterns, and tensions. It revolves around connection, beauty, technique, and conscious play with tension and surrender.

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Related terms

• Hemp rope
• Bunny
• Rigger
• Bondage
• Japanese bondage

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