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.  

Stefano Laforgia was on of the Artists included in the Art of Contemporary Shibari Exhibit in 2012.  You can see the art he exhibited here.