Resources on shibari?

[ki****]

I would like to try and experiment more with rope trying , I really only know a few ties. I was wondering if any other riggers had any advice or know any books that might give some inspiration.

[Tr****]

Not sure where you’re located, but check your area for a class - sometimes they host events where you can meet to practice and learn.

[TheBookCollector]

Classes are the best way to learn ties, as a good teacher will point out errors, spot where tensions are uneven, etc.

A female rigger called Gestalta did a couple of good books one was Shibari Suspensions goes through chest and hip harneses as well as futomomo.and a couple of others.

BUT - going to classes are the best.

[Mo****]

A great online database to start is https://rope365.com/ lots of data there and good tutorials to start. Very easy to start 101, I do recommend finding local or even virtual live classes to fine tune but you can practice on yourself for a lot of the beginner stuff.

[Deleted Member]

If you don’t have a local community to support you, and if it’s too hard to travel and get some classes, I highly recommend Shibari Study. They have top notch instructors, and also a some free intro or demonstration videos. They’re really focused in safety and diversity. Unfortunately it doesn’t replace going to classes, but it’s a great starting point :)

[Pe****]

YouTube is great

[Ot****]

It all depends upon what you’re trying to do. A good place to start with general patterns is Rory’s Brainwork’s over on YouTube. His tutorials are very easy to follow and he doesn’t teach any bad habits. From there you can move on to crash restraint, the Dutchy, or rope365. Once you really know what you’re doing, shibari study is probably the best for more advanced learners.

Obviously in person classes are great. There are even some rope focused conferences if you get to that point— ropecraft in Chicago is a big one.

[Sh****]

I started with some great books by famous rigger/authors like ‘Land’ and ‘Sky’ by Douglas Kent, has lots of step by step with pictures. ‘Japanese Bondage’ by Midori, for more conscious op/bottom interaction through rope. Also ‘The Beauty of Kinabaku’ by Master K teaches great history and origins of the art and culture.

[Lo****]

I def agree with Ottatechnika and ShibariPirate. Those would be my go to resources.

[Pe****]

Don't forget to put some focus on types of knots and delicate pressure points on the human body. When all you know are specific ties, you put limitations on what you can do.

[Ni****]

YouTube. Once you know the basics, it's like cooking.

[Li****]

Saturday at 03:05 AM, Deleted profile said:

If you don’t have a local community to support you, and if it’s too hard to travel and get some classes, I highly recommend Shibari Study. They have top notch instructors, and also a some free intro or demonstration videos. They’re really focused in safety and diversity. Unfortunately it doesn’t replace going to classes, but it’s a great starting point :)

I was going to suggest this, also look for a local rope school in your city. Prioritise safety knowledge.