This post includes a video of a performance showing some of the versatility of MrLeto’s Hip Harness. This video was taken at the Morpheous Bondage Extravaganza in Orlando in 2014.
This performance shows how to attach overhead support lines to the sides of the hips. wrists, ankles, and chest harness, with the ability to adjust the length of the support lines by the bottom’s movements. This gives the boltom a lot of ability to move into and out of different positions. Very cool.
A two column tie is a basic technique that must be included in the skill set of a shibari rigger. In this post, Stefano Laforgia demonstrates a simple and effective way to create a two column tie. This tie can be used for hands, arms, legs, ankles, and for tying limbs to other objects such as bamboo poles/bars, etc. It is important to not tie it too tightly, and to create a knot that will not tighten down or collapse.
After the break, Stefano Laforgia demonstrates his two column tie technique in a video tutorial. Continue reading
A single column tie is one of the basic ties all shibari riggers must know. This tie can also be used to attach harnesses (chest, body, hip, etc.) to overhead supports.
This post includes a video after the break where MaillerPhong demonstrates his simple and effective technique for creating this powerful tie. Continue reading
There are many variations of Hip Harnesses. Here is one by MrLeto.
I like the way he weaves his rope around his model/bottom. This spreads out the rope contact over a relatively larger area, making it more comfortable when put under suspension tension. This harness offers multiple ways to attach support lines for different types of suspensions.
His tutorial video is included after the break.
The Futomomo (“Fat Leg” in Japanese) is one of the most popular ties currently used by shibari riggers. It can also be used to tie arms.
This post includes a video where MaillerPhong demonstrates a simple and effective technique for creating this tie.
MaillerPhong is an excellent and creative rigger. His work is clean, intricate and beautiful. Check out his video tutorial after the break. And follow the links to his websites to see and learn more of his work.
Twisted Monk has posted several good video tutorials on his website. Here is a basic single column tie by Twisted Monk. This is a simple tie that can be used as part of a more complex tie. Or, it can be used to simply tie your partner to a bed, etc. There is a video tutorial after the jump.
The Takate Kote or Box Tie is one of the most widely used ties in Japanese Shibari positions. Here is a very good video tutorial by deGiotto, a Houston based rigger, educator, player, shibari materials supplier, and generally nice guy. He demonstrates this tie with his long time model/bottom, elise.
There is a video tutorial after the jump.
The Art of Contemporary Shibari Exhibit is the largest display of shibari art in a gallery setting in the world. This exhibit is hosted by Mother Dog Studios and is part of the Fotofest 2012 Biennial activities.
Here are some pictures of its installation. Continue reading
Sometimes, a ballet theme is used by riggers and models in creating their shibari art. This is a slideshow video I created with images from a ballet and light sculpture shoot Jamie S and I did together at Mother Dog Studios in the summer of 2011. The images in this video are not traditional shibari images. They are some of our interpretations of contemporary shibari art. Continue reading
This is a behind the scenes video by the famous Italian fashion and shibari photographer, Alberto Lisi, aka Hikari Kesho. Continue reading