Shibari

Shibari is a Japanese artistic form of rope bondage that emphasizes intricate knotting and aesthetics. Originally developed as a means of restraining prisoners, it has evolved into a form of expression that combines physical restraint with artistic design. Practitioners use various techniques to create elaborate patterns on the body, often focusing on the relationship between the person being tied (the 'bottom') and the person doing the tying (the 'top'). Shibari is valued for its beauty and the trust it fosters, highlighting communication, consent, and safety in its practice.