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Bingo Shigonawa, a Master of Japanese Shibari, Has Passed Away
Bingo Shigonawa, Japanese shibari master and cofounder of Tokyo’s UbU Bar, has passed away. The article highlights his fluid style, humanistic vision Read more
10 Essential Questions About Shibari Ropes and Gear
This article answers the 10 key questions about Shibari equipment: rope selection, lengths, JBO smell, maintenance, lifespan, essential accessories, a Read more
How to Choose Your Shibari Ropes
A practical guide to choosing the right Shibari rope. Discover the unique features of SK, Ogawa, and silky hemp ropes, with tips on selection, care, a Read more
Japanese Furoshiki – A Refined Way to Offer a Shibari Gift
For the first time, the Boutique du Shibari introduces authentic Japanese Furoshiki, available from November 15 in very limited quantities.
These trad Read more
Creating Your Shibari Opening and Closing Ritual
Creating a Shibari opening and closing ritual transforms each session into a mindful experience. Through preparation, intention, and closure, Shibari Read more
Shibari and Mindfulness: When Japanese Bondage Becomes a Practice of Presence
This article explores the practice of Shibari, also known as Kinbaku, as a deeply mindful and artistic form of Japanese bondage. Far beyond eroticism, Read more
SK Pink Rope: Linking Shibari Art with Pink October
The SK Pink Shibari Rope is more than a handcrafted jute rope. With its unique color and quality, it becomes a symbol of awareness and solidarity duri Read more
Female Figures in Shibari: Riggers, Models and Photographers Who Shaped History
Women have always shaped Shibari: from Kishinami, Seiu’s muse, to today’s riggers and photographers. They bring intimacy, creativity and inclusivity t Read more
Polaraki: Nobuyoshi Araki Returns to the Guimet Museum, Master of Polaroid and Shibari
The Polaraki exhibition at the Guimet Museum showcases 1,000 Polaroids by Nobuyoshi Araki. A journey through intimacy, eroticism, daily life, and Shib Read more