Tutorials
Don't Let Poor Quality Rope Ruin Shibari - Rope...
Many friends and students often ask the question: “What kind of rope is best for shibari?” After practicing for nearly 18 years and making rope for over 8 years, I...
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Rope Bondage: Essential Safety Guide
Friends of Shoshonshin, before you embark on your journey of rope bondage, we believe it is necessary to provide you with a safety lesson. This is to ensure you have...
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Tips for Shibari Rope Care and Maintenance
1. When Should You Oil Your Rope? (And How Often?) ● Brand-new ropes? Normally, fresh-out-the-bag ropes need a good oiling (pre-seasoning) to soften up—but SHOSHINSHA ropes come pre-treated, so you can...
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How to Tie a End Knot That’s Both Beautiful and...
Happily Share! Happily Shibari! During our shibari performances, we often encounter loose rope ends. Here’s a knotting technique we frequently use with our Shoshisha rope—it’s both secure and visually pleasing....
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Origins of Rope Bondage
Rope bondage, along with restraint and erotic practices, developed naturally across different cultures based on local traditions and contexts. In the West, tools like ropes, chains, cuffs, leather, and other...
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What is Shibari? -Discovering Shibari: A Person...
Shibari, for me, has evolved into more than just a rope art; it's a profound means of self-exploration and communication with others. When I first encountered Shibari, I was intrigued...
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