Community

People and perspectives from the rope community

A person with a rope chest harnesses is adorned with flowers, touched by multiple pairs of hands.
7 min read

Starting A Rope Community Space From Scratch

Thinking of starting a dedicated local rope bondage space in your hometown? Read this for some lessons learned doing exactly that.

Astrid
10 min read

One Thing I Wish I Knew When I Started Rope Bondage

Insights from the Shibari Study Discord community on what they wish they’d known at the beginning of their shibari journeys.

Mo Bights
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7 min read

Meet The Shibari Study Instructors: Fuoco

Aria Vega sits down with Fuoco to discuss a high-flying career that has traversed circus arts, shibari and, frequently, various continents in the name of both.

Aria Vega
Sign with bound hands labeled "Embodiment Rope Space," cozy room with cushions, brick wall, and wood
9 min read

My Journey To Opening The First Shibari Dojo In Africa

Reflections on building a dedicated rope bondage community space from scratch.

Astrid
A rigger and bottom are tying a shibari suspension with hair rope on a pink background.
8 min read

Shibari Community And Rope Jam Etiquette

Co-owner of Singapore-based rope bondage studio That Rope Place, Rosa Canina shares her tips for making the right impression at your first rope jam.

Rosa Canina
A bag with Shibari rope bundles, safety shears, and a suspension ring against a pink background.
12 min read

What’s In My Rope Bag?

What are your rope kit essentials? Insights into the equipment members of the Shibari Study Discord community bring to tying sessions, rope events and social jams.

Mo Bights
A woman's upper torso is wrapped in rope and flowers with the Shibari Study logo replacing her head.
12 min read

Who We Are: The Shibari Study Team

The people bringing Shibari Study to your screens, scenes and wherever else being a rope nerd finds you.

Shibari Study Team