{"id":249,"date":"2017-09-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lovenselife.com\/uncategorized\/what-is-shibari"},"modified":"2017-09-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T00:00:00","slug":"what-is-shibari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/kink-bdsm\/what-is-shibari","title":{"rendered":"What is Shibari and Kinbaku Bi? Understanding Japanese Bondage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in Japanese bondage but have zero idea what it&#8217;s about, you&#8217;re in the right place. We&#8217;re going to look at some brief history, erotic elements, and what to keep in mind before learning how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s try to sort out some terminology and wade the confusion around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Kinbaku&nbsp;<\/strong>(\u7dca\u7e1b) \u2013 tight binding<\/li><li><strong>Kinbaku-bi&nbsp;<\/strong>(\u7dca\u7e1b\u7f8e) \u2013 the beauty of tight binding<\/li><li><strong>Shibari&nbsp;<\/strong>(\u7e1b\u308a)&nbsp;\u2013 Decorative tie<\/li><li><strong>Nawashi&nbsp;<\/strong>(\u7e04\u5e2b) \u2013 A maker of rope &#8211; A rope artist in BDSM<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people differentiate the terms <em>Kinbaku<\/em> and <em>Shibari<\/em> (one having BDSM or sexual tones and the other not).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>SHIBARI&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>simply means a beautiful knot, like you would make a piece of art or an adornment to a gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>KINBAKU<\/strong><\/span>, however, refers to the aesthetic nature of binding someone \u2013 aka. Japanese bondage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Japanese practitioners <strong>use the terms interchangeably<\/strong> AND<strong> westerners have mistakenly adopted the word <em>Shibari<\/em> to have sexual overtones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/alSEgaV.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/alSEgaV.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/alSEgaV-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption>Chthonic series by Garth Knight &#8211; The beauty of knots instead of sexual focus<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also another point of view of <em>Shibari<\/em> being erotic because of the study of the knots themselves and the history or ritual behind them while <em>Kinbaku<\/em> is erotic through functionality and bondage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what we have is a muddled mess of language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>BEAUTY AND HISTORY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The ancient Japanese took their knots quite seriously.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Armor consisted of wooden panels tied together<\/li><li>Shipped goods were wrapped and secured in cloth<\/li><li>Gifts were interracially wrapped with cords<\/li><li>Kimonos were ritualistic (and functional) knots\/folds around the body<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most interesting things came from the local authorities&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There weren\u2019t jails in the traditional sense, so prisoners were tied up \u2013 often with a certain colored rope that corresponded with the particular season and direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>KINDS OF ROPE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/398345.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/398345.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/398345-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/398345-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two kinds (synthetic and natural), with each type having their own pros and cons. There are also considerations towards stretch, texture, color, and other factors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, certain riggers (the person who does the tying) will insist there is only one &#8220;right&#8221; thing to use etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as the practices are safe, there are really no rules for rope material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>Want to know more about rope materials? Start here:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/bdsm-blog\/bondage-rope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bondage Rope 101 -12 Useful Tips and Extensive Rope Rundown<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>THE EROTICISM<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shibari.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shibari.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shibari-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to \u201cwhy\u201d people enjoy this form of bondage varies from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some love<strong> the looks of rough rope against smooth skin<\/strong> or appreciate the hard angles against soft curves. Others enjoy the art from a <strong>bondage aspect <\/strong>and <strong>uncomfortable or asymmetric positions a model holds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s the enjoyment from the knots themselves and turning their model into a pure, naked work of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Daniel Kok,<\/em> a Singaporean Shibari artist stated it beautifully,&nbsp;<em>\u201cIt can be very gentle, as well as really hard. There is a whole range of emotions that are as flexible as the material itself \u2026 a sense of communication through rope.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>HUNDREDS OF PATTERNS AND DESIGNS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>You have your basic knots and basic functions \u2013 things like handcuffs or arm binding. However, things can get <em>really <\/em>complicated and creative &#8211; with some rigs taking HOURS to weave and then take apart. Also, some of the names don\u2019t refer to the finished products of the knots themselves but from the positions the \u201crope bunnies\u201d take (bunnies = the person tied up).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, this image from Rope-topia.com is called &#8220;<strong>The Shrimp&#8221;\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shrimp.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shrimp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shrimp-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shrimp-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, there&#8217;s <strong>hanging shrimp, reverse shrimp, and altered shrimp. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kinbaku not only can make you horny but apparently hungry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>LEARNING HOW<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to start on your own by learning some <strong>basic knots<\/strong>. There are plenty of youtube vids and other resources out there.&nbsp;If you NEED to test them on someone, make sure things stay super loose &#8211; and no suspension.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you\u2019ll need to find formal classes. They&#8217;ll be in many major cities and some medium-sized ones. It\u2019s always a good idea to check out the instructor before signing up, to make sure they are legit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when I say legit, I mean someone with a significant amount of experience and the correct mentality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the act of tying someone up can be fun, the rigger needs to be aware of so many things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Using the correct kind of rope for the knot or function<\/li><li>Knowing how to make \u201con the fly\u201d adjustments<\/li><li>Decent knowledge of anatomy and location of nerve centers<\/li><li>Different bodily sensations and what they mean<\/li><li>Knowledge of possible dangers<\/li><li>Clear communication skills<\/li><li>Ability to monitor mental and emotional states<\/li><li>Basic first aid<\/li><li>At least a minimal amount of empathy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>Also, if you liked this article, you might enjoy these:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/bdsm-blog\/what-is-a-safe-word\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>What is a Safe Word?<\/strong> Learn the Basics of Kink Communication<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/bdsm-blog\/erotic-spanking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Erotic Spanking<\/strong> &#8211; Learn How to Properly Paddle That Posterior\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/bdsm-blog\/bdsm-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cheap BDSM Equipment <\/strong>from Dollar, Thrift, and Hardware Stores<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Have you ever been a bunny? How about a rigger? What were your experiences?\u00a0 \u00a0Maybe you&#8217;re interested but have never tried? What positions or &#8220;work of art&#8221; would you like to be turned into?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re interested in Japanese bondage but have zero idea what it&#8217;s about, you&#8217;re in the right place. We&#8217;re going to look at some brief&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[119,150,151],"class_list":["post-249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kink-bdsm","tag-bondage","tag-ropes","tag-shibari"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is Shibari and Kinbaku Bi? 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