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Shibari Art

A little fun with ropes: the hidden world of Shibari Art

Photography: Benedetta Cari
Shibari Artist: Banshee
Model: Evolet

Shibari, the traditional Japanese form of rope bondage, has become a popular art form that blends ancient techniques with modern aesthetics. In this chapter, Shibari artist Banshee shares with us some techniques.

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Take the person’s wrists and join them together.
Tie them in a knot and place the rest of the rope on a scaffolding pipe.
Pull up the arms just enough to create a drooping figure.

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Place the rope on the back of the person’s head.
Close the shoulders and join the arms behind, and tie them together with a knot.
Bring the forearms together and continue tying them with the rope, reaching over the wrists and tying them together as well.
Finish winding and close your knot by wedging it under more rope.
Take another rope and tie a knot with the ligature.
Using the tubes as a foothold, pull at your leisure and then finish and close the rope on the same tube.

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Disclaimer: This project was performed by a professional Shibari artist and is dangerous when performed by inexperienced persons. For your own safety, do not do this at home on yourself or on others without professional assistance.

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