Shibari
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sexychik69
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No real interesting input here, just a lady waiting to try it (to be bound, that is), hopefully that'll happen soon. 
neonflux
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Yea! Shibari!
Chanta's book is really beautiful but doesn't go into enough detail. Midori has a book that is beautiful and traditional. The Knotty Boys (have taken a class from one of them, too) are coming out with a book that includes elements of Shibari - has the clearest instructions on rope bondage that I've ever seen, but it's not traditional. It is available for pre-order on Amazon....
I've taken one class from Chanta Rose, who isn't actually traditional. However she does use the same techniques. I lived in Japan and it reminds me very much of how the Japanese wrap presents - folding under and over and creating beautiful angles with the paper and only using one piece of tape, if that. In Shibari, you do the same and only end up with one knot per rope - it looks beautiful and can be difficult if not impossible to get out of, in part because of that, I think. It's one of the few things that my primary, who is not kinky, has expressed an interest in.ABX said:
Chanta's book is really beautiful but doesn't go into enough detail. Midori has a book that is beautiful and traditional. The Knotty Boys (have taken a class from one of them, too) are coming out with a book that includes elements of Shibari - has the clearest instructions on rope bondage that I've ever seen, but it's not traditional. It is available for pre-order on Amazon....
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Netzach
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I enjoy Midori's book a lot for discussions of history, headspace, and good clear instruction. (not to mention hot photos)
Japanese-influenced bondage is one of those things best learned hands on. I've traveled considerable distance to be able to tie among some of the best at larger events, and taken a couple of Midori's classes given for GMSMA and the Lesbian Sex Mafia during leather week a few years back.
Japan is a fairly closed society when it comes to this art and sexuality. A lot of people who run around claiming insight and "ins" to "oriental" secrets are plainly full of it. Almost all the people I've met who have spent time in Japan are the first to say that they do Japanese *influenced* bondage. Shibari is kind of like california roll, in my analysis - it's on the menu even in the most upscale of restaurants, but it's not traditional and someone brought the avocado.
Japanese-influenced bondage is one of those things best learned hands on. I've traveled considerable distance to be able to tie among some of the best at larger events, and taken a couple of Midori's classes given for GMSMA and the Lesbian Sex Mafia during leather week a few years back.
Japan is a fairly closed society when it comes to this art and sexuality. A lot of people who run around claiming insight and "ins" to "oriental" secrets are plainly full of it. Almost all the people I've met who have spent time in Japan are the first to say that they do Japanese *influenced* bondage. Shibari is kind of like california roll, in my analysis - it's on the menu even in the most upscale of restaurants, but it's not traditional and someone brought the avocado.
Evil_Geoff
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Here are some links you may find useful:ABX said:
Tammad Rimilia Karada How to: http://ms.ha.md.us/~tammad/over21/bondage/karada1/
DS Arts Karada Tutorial: http://www.ds-arts.com/RopeArt/Karada/Karada.html
Shibari Info: http://www.shibari.info/
RopeMarks Artistic Rope Exchange: http://rare.ropemarks.com/introduction.htm
Enjoy!
RJMasters
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Some months back I decided to get into working with rope. It is a decision i am glad I took on a personal level. I look at working with rope in a few different ways, but mostly for me it has been sort of like a martial art discipline as weird as that may sound.
I can sit for hours and just work the rope with my hands. Handling rope has almost become second nature to me now and I am very comfortable with it. I know what it feels like when tightened on the skin or a body part to be encased in the coils of rope. I love it all. The thing I love most about it is the mezmerizing feeling of it sliding through my hands. Its as if the rope has a life all its own.
I'll ditto Netzach's remarks on Midori's book. Worth every cent and I enjoyed it very much as a means of introducing me to some of the elements of Shibari.
There are many ways and different reasons a person can enjoy it playing with rope. My advice is to learn some of the safety concerns about using rope so that you can play safely, then get some rope and begen just playing with it getting the feel of it. The more comfortable you are in handling rope the more at ease a person will be if you are tying them up. If you prefer to be the one tied up, do let that stop you either. get some rope anyways and practice doing things with it, then you will be able to teach your partner or show them how to tie you up.
Point is, getting some rope is pretty easy and inexpensive, so get some and try it out and see if you like it.
Hand conditioned Hemp is great stuff you can find some here http://www.rainbowrope.com/natural.html
If your more of the home depot kinda of person, I recommend getting Hallow diamond nylon in two sizes. 3/8 and 3/4. I found I liked working with the thinner rope on arms, ankles and apendages(breasts and cocks) but liked working with the large size to make body harnesses. 30' lengths are good place to start.
You will also want to take care of your rope so get a mesh bag that you can coil up your rope and put into so you can wash it. Rope gets dirty. You will also need to take care of the ends of your ropes so they don't unravel. You can learn to braid them or you can dip the ends in "tool dip" to coat and seal them.
With thanks to rebecca I offer this as an interesting read
https://forum.literotica.com/showpost.php?p=17842789&postcount=192
Here is a tip or trick on hand wrist bind that I designed and created myself. Seeing this thread reminds me that I have not posted any of the other things I have done so if I get some time I will try and do that.
https://forum.literotica.com/showpost.php?p=18099804&postcount=221
I can sit for hours and just work the rope with my hands. Handling rope has almost become second nature to me now and I am very comfortable with it. I know what it feels like when tightened on the skin or a body part to be encased in the coils of rope. I love it all. The thing I love most about it is the mezmerizing feeling of it sliding through my hands. Its as if the rope has a life all its own.
I'll ditto Netzach's remarks on Midori's book. Worth every cent and I enjoyed it very much as a means of introducing me to some of the elements of Shibari.
There are many ways and different reasons a person can enjoy it playing with rope. My advice is to learn some of the safety concerns about using rope so that you can play safely, then get some rope and begen just playing with it getting the feel of it. The more comfortable you are in handling rope the more at ease a person will be if you are tying them up. If you prefer to be the one tied up, do let that stop you either. get some rope anyways and practice doing things with it, then you will be able to teach your partner or show them how to tie you up.
Point is, getting some rope is pretty easy and inexpensive, so get some and try it out and see if you like it.
Hand conditioned Hemp is great stuff you can find some here http://www.rainbowrope.com/natural.html
If your more of the home depot kinda of person, I recommend getting Hallow diamond nylon in two sizes. 3/8 and 3/4. I found I liked working with the thinner rope on arms, ankles and apendages(breasts and cocks) but liked working with the large size to make body harnesses. 30' lengths are good place to start.
You will also want to take care of your rope so get a mesh bag that you can coil up your rope and put into so you can wash it. Rope gets dirty. You will also need to take care of the ends of your ropes so they don't unravel. You can learn to braid them or you can dip the ends in "tool dip" to coat and seal them.
With thanks to rebecca I offer this as an interesting read
https://forum.literotica.com/showpost.php?p=17842789&postcount=192
Here is a tip or trick on hand wrist bind that I designed and created myself. Seeing this thread reminds me that I have not posted any of the other things I have done so if I get some time I will try and do that.
https://forum.literotica.com/showpost.php?p=18099804&postcount=221
MasterPhoenix
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I would definately like to learn more3 about Shibari and will consider the books recommended in tis thread.
Penalt
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I have done the Karada body harness a couple of times. Both times the women who had it on said their submissive feelings were hightened. They felt captured, bound and held despite the fact that all their limbs were unfettered and they could move freely. One of the women went to her knees before me as soon as I tied the last knot. Afterwards the patterns are something to behold.
shannywanny
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I was going to post some links, but all my favorites were already posted! I love shibari. Its time-consuming, but oh so elegant and beautiful. Its truly one of the arts in bdsm.
mindtraveller
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I live in Japan now, and shibari is an important part of bondage for me.
Handcuffs, or roping only the wrists just doesn't tend to do it for a woman.
Shibari can and should compliment a womans body. Enhance it. Handcuffs focus on the wrist, but for me shibari has a sensual focus on the whole person.
The look in a womans eyes when she sees that all the ropes are lined up, and her body is looking more beautiful than when you started. Her blood flow and ki flow is different, yet she is comforted by the attention to detail. The fact that you care enough to tie her so firmly yet so gently.
The beauty of shibari is that the tie can be unescapable and yet not bite into the skin or hurt the circulation. It can also sensitise the breasts and generally add to a womans feelings of desirability, while at the same time helping her to enjoy the feeling of being held completly and utterly as a person in the palm of my hand. Shibari traditionally uses a course rope that hurts when you stuggle. I use a soft white one that complements the skin of Japanese women and stops them from thinking they are a victim in some horrible Japanese porn.
Any questions feel free to get in touch.
mindtravelling at gmail.com
Handcuffs, or roping only the wrists just doesn't tend to do it for a woman.
Shibari can and should compliment a womans body. Enhance it. Handcuffs focus on the wrist, but for me shibari has a sensual focus on the whole person.
The look in a womans eyes when she sees that all the ropes are lined up, and her body is looking more beautiful than when you started. Her blood flow and ki flow is different, yet she is comforted by the attention to detail. The fact that you care enough to tie her so firmly yet so gently.
The beauty of shibari is that the tie can be unescapable and yet not bite into the skin or hurt the circulation. It can also sensitise the breasts and generally add to a womans feelings of desirability, while at the same time helping her to enjoy the feeling of being held completly and utterly as a person in the palm of my hand. Shibari traditionally uses a course rope that hurts when you stuggle. I use a soft white one that complements the skin of Japanese women and stops them from thinking they are a victim in some horrible Japanese porn.
Any questions feel free to get in touch.
mindtravelling at gmail.com
